1. the quality of being playfully mischievous or charmingly dishonest

Examples

• The child’s roguishness was evident in his constant pranks on his siblings.
• She smiled with a hint of roguishness when asked about the missing cookies.
• His roguishness made him popular at parties, though not always trustworthy in business.
• The actor’s natural roguishness made him perfect for the charming villain role.
• Despite his roguishness, everyone knew he had a good heart.
• Her grandmother’s stories were full of tales about her grandfather’s youthful roguishness.