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   roguish

   /ˈrəʊɡɪʃ/

   adjective

   • 1. characteristic of a dishonest or unprincipled person: "he led a roguish and uncertain existence" Similar unprincipleddishonestdeceitfulunscrupulousuntrustworthyreprobateshamelesswickedvillainousincorrigibleunregenerateinformal:shadyscoundrellyrascallyarchaic:knavishOpposite honesthonourable
   • 2. playfully mischievous: "he gave her a roguish smile" Similar mischievousplayfulteasingcheekynaughtywickedimpishpuckishdevilisharchwaggishrakishraffishrare:ludicOpposite serious

   Derivatives

   • 1. roguishly adverb
   • 2. roguishness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROGUISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ROGUISH definition: 1. behaving in a way that is slightly bad or wrong, but that is not too serious: 2. behaving in a…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryROGUISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ROGUISH meaning: 1. behaving in a way that is slightly bad or wrong, but that is not too serious: 2. behaving in a…. Learn more.

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   To be roguish is to be up to no good, which could mean being untrustworthy like a criminal or playful and mischievous. If someone gives you a roguish smile, he’s totally flirting with you. You can't trust someone who acts roguish in the bad way, like the roguish crook who picks your pocket while telling you how lovely you look.

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   Roguish definition: playfully mischievous. See examples of ROGUISH used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROGUISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone has a roguish expression or manner, they look as though they are about to behave badly. She was a mature woman with red hair and a roguish grin. More Synonyms of roguish

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › roguishRoguish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : a dishonest or worthless person : scoundrel. 2. : a mischievous person : scamp. 3. : vagrant, tramp. 4. : a horse inclined to shirk or misbehave.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › roguishRoguish - definition of roguish by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Deceitful; unprincipled: Set adrift by his roguish crew, the captain of the ship spent a week alone at sea. 2. Playfully mischievous: a roguish grin. rogu′ish·ly adv. rogu′ish·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishroguish adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Check pronunciation: roguish. Definition of roguish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › roguishroguish - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    May 22, 2024 · roguish (comparative more roguish, superlative most roguish) Unprincipled or unscrupulous. Mischievous and playful.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › roguishRoguish Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Deceitful; unprincipled. Set adrift by his roguish crew, the captain of the ship spent a week alone at sea. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Playfully mischievous. A roguish grin. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: rascally. devilish. blackguardly. scoundrelly. wanton. waggish. unprincipled. tricky. sportive. prankish. playful