mischievousness
- n an attribute of mischievous children
- n the trait of behaving like an imp
- n reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
- The two were apparently motivated by more than mischievousness.
- Last week the Progressive Education Association held its 20th annual convention in Manhattan, discussed everything from the mischievousness of babies to New York's forthcoming.
- Hackers, as most computer experts use the term, are distinguished not by their mischievousness but by their persistence and skill.