noun
- plural of naughtiness; instances or examples of mildly bad or disobedient behavior
Usage: formal plural form
Examples
- The teacher documented all the students’ various naughtinesses in her report.
- Despite their small naughtinesses, the children were generally well-behaved.
- The parent overlooked minor naughtinesses but addressed serious misconduct.
- Her diary recorded the daily naughtinesses of her mischievous cat.
- The camp counselor dealt with typical childhood naughtinesses with patience.