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knavish

knav·ish
K k

Transcription

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    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ney-vish]
    • /ˈneɪ vɪʃ/
    • /ˈneɪvɪʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ney-vish]
    • /ˈneɪ vɪʃ/

Definitions of knavish word

  • adjective knavish like or befitting a knave; untrustworthy; dishonest. 1
  • adjective knavish Archaic. waggish; roguish; mischievous. 1
  • noun knavish Dishonest or unscrupulous. 1
  • adjective knavish like or characteristic of a knave; esp., dishonest; tricky 0
  • adjective knavish Having the characteristics of a knave; mischievous, roguish, waggish, rascally or impertinent. 0
See all 5 definitions of knavish

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Origin of knavish

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, knavish is from the Middle English word knavyssh. See knave, -ish1

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Parts of speech for Knavish

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Knavish

knavish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

knavish usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for knavish

adj knavish

  • arrant — Arrant is used to emphasize that something or someone is very bad in some way.
  • deceitful — If you say that someone is deceitful, you mean that they behave in a dishonest way by making other people believe something that is not true.
  • fraudulent — characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions, enterprise, methods, or gains: a fraudulent scheme to evade taxes.
  • frolicsome — merrily playful; full of fun.
  • unprincipled — lacking or not based on moral scruples or principles: an unprincipled person; unprincipled behavior.

adjective knavish

  • dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
All 9 Synonyms of knavish

Antonyms for knavish

adj knavish

  • honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
  • virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
  • noble — distinguished by rank or title.

adjective knavish

  • honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
All 4 Antonyms of knavish

Top questions with knavish

  • what does knavish mean?

Related words

  • crooked

    If you describe something as crooked, especially something that is usually straight, you mean that it is bent or twisted.

  • dishonest

    not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.

  • knavery

    action or practice characteristic of a knave.

  • rascality

    rascally or knavish character or conduct.

  • rogue

    a dishonest, knavish person; scoundrel.

  • roguish

    pertaining to, characteristic of, or acting like a rogue; knavish or rascally.
All related words to knavish

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