mischievous /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ adjective2 •Troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved, impish, naughty, disobedient; showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way and liking to have fun by playing harmless tricks on people or doing things they are not supposed to do.Matthew had a twin brother called Edward, who was always mischievous and badly behaved. •Causing mischief; injurious....; that good and bad actions at present are naturally rewarded and punished, not only as beneficial and mischievous to society, but also as virtuous and civious; ... — 1793 formsmore mischievous · most mischievous