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View usage for: (roʊgɪʃ) adjectiveIf 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 roguish in British English (ˈrəʊɡɪʃ) adjective1. dishonest or unprincipled Derived forms roguishly (ˈroguishly) adverb roguishness (ˈroguishness) noun roguish in American English (ˈroʊgɪʃ) adjective of, like, or characteristic of a rogue ; specif.,a. dishonest; unscrupulous Derived forms roguishly (ˈroguishly) adverb roguishness (ˈroguishness) noun Examples of 'roguish' in a sentenceroguish She had a roguish grin. Synonyms cheeky coquettish frolicsome ludic (literary) waggish sportive He was a roguish thief. Synonyms deceiving swindling rascally villainous raffish Additional synonymsDefinition coyly playful a slightly amused, arch expression Synonyms playful, joking, teasing, humorous, sly, mischievous, saucy, tongue-in-cheek, jesting, jokey, pert, good-natured, roguish, frolicsome, waggishDefinition of or relating to crime or its punishment The entire party cannot be blamed for the criminal actions of a few members. Synonyms unlawful, illicit, lawless, wrong, illegal, corrupt, crooked (informal), vicious, immoral, wicked, culpable, under-the-table, villainous, nefarious, iniquitous, indictable, felonious, bent (slang), unrighteous, peccant (rare) Definition dishonest or illegal She might expose his crooked business deals to the authorities. Synonyms dishonest, criminal, illegal, corrupt, dubious, questionable, unlawful, shady (informal), fraudulent, unscrupulous, under-the-table, bent (slang), shifty, deceitful, underhand, unprincipled, dishonourable, nefarious, knavish (archaic) - rodent
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Additional synonymsDefinition full of deceit The ambassador called the report deceitful and misleading. Synonyms dishonest, false, deceiving, fraudulent, treacherous, deceptive, hypocritical, counterfeit, crafty, sneaky, illusory, two-faced, disingenuous, untrustworthy, underhand, insincere, double-dealing, duplicitous, fallacious, guileful, knavish (archaic) Definition not honest or fair He had become rich by dishonest means. Synonyms deceitful, corrupt, crooked (informal), designing, lying, bent (slang), false, unfair, cheating, deceiving, shady (informal), fraudulent, treacherous, deceptive, unscrupulous, crafty, swindling, disreputable, untrustworthy, double-dealing, unprincipled, mendacious, perfidious (literary), untruthful, guileful, knavish (archaic) Definition proceeding from fraud fraudulent claims about being a nurse Synonyms deceitful, false, crooked (informal), untrue, sham, treacherous, dishonest, deceptive, counterfeit, spurious, crafty, swindling, double-dealing, duplicitous, knavish (archaic), phoney or phony (informal), criminalDefinition mischievous He is known for his impish sense of humour. Synonyms mischievous, devilish, roguish, rascally, elfin, puckish, waggish, sportive, prankish up to their knavish tricks again Synonyms dishonest, tricky, fraudulent, deceptive, unscrupulous, rascally, scoundrelly, deceitful, villainous, unprincipled, dishonourable, roguishDefinition full of high spirits and fun They tumbled around like playful children. Synonyms lively, spirited, cheerful, merry, mischievous, joyous, sprightly, vivacious, rollicking, impish, frisky, puckish, coltish, kittenish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportive, gay (old-fashioned), larkish (informal) He had a puckish sense of humour. Synonyms mischievous, teasing, naughty, sly, playful, whimsical, impish, roguish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), waggish, sportiveSynonyms villainous, mean, bad, low, base, evil, crooked (informal), vicious, dishonest, unscrupulous, wicked, scoundrelly, disreputable, reprobate, good-for-nothingDefinition of doubtful honesty or legality Be wary of people who try to talk you into shady deals. Synonyms crooked (informal), dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), unethical, suspect, suspicious, dubious, slippery, questionable, unscrupulous, fishy (informal), shifty, disreputable, untrustworthy, shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition prepared to act in a dishonest or immoral manner These kids are being exploited by very unscrupulous people. Synonyms unprincipled, corrupt, crooked (informal), ruthless, improper, immoral, dishonest, unethical, exploitative, dishonourable, roguish, unconscionable, knavish (archaic), conscienceless, unconscientious |