What is another word for naughtier?

Pronunciation: [nˈɔːtɪə] (IPA)

Naughtier is a word that describes someone or something that is mischievous or disobedient. Synonyms for naughtier include words like rascally, wayward, impish, insubordinate, impudent, and disobedient. These words suggest a sense of playfulness and mischievousness, but also a certain level of defiance or stubbornness. Other synonyms for naughtier may include words like unruly, troublesome, or difficult, which suggest a more serious level of misbehavior. Ultimately, the choice of synonym for naughtier will depend on the context and tone of the writing, as well as the intended meaning of the word.

What are the hypernyms for Naughtier?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Naughtier

I endeavored to show her that a mistake in any school exercise was no crime, but only made an occasion for her learning more thoroughly the thing in hand, and to show her that, unless she had fortitude to bear failures, and courage and hope to overcome them, I could not help her out of them; and I never rebuked any naughty manifestation of a moral character of any one in her presence, but she would burst into tears, and tell me how much naughtier she was.
"Education in The Home, The Kindergarten, and The Primary School"
Elizabeth P. Peabody
He was very much ashamed of himself, and felt all the naughtier; as little boys do when they have done wrong and won't say so.
"Journeys Through Bookland V2"
Charles H. Sylvester
"There's nothing naughtier in a playhouse than saying what isn't true.
"Rose MacLeod"
Alice Brown

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