naughtiness
naughtiness · naughtinesses
The state of being naughtyThe state of being naughty
» I like her all the better for her naughtiness.
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2 senses(uncountable)The state of being naughty
(countable)A naughty act
More definitions
- an attribute of mischievous children
Examples
1 sentencesI like her all the better for her naughtiness.
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: naughtinesses| Singular | naughtiness |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an attribute of mischievous children:mischievousnessbadness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatednaughty
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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