Miguel Nicolelis

Even two of humanity's most intimate possessions - a sense of self and a body image - are fluid, highly modifiable creations of the brain's mischievous deployment of electricity and a handful of chemicals. They both can change or be changed on less than a second's notice.

Brazilian Scientist

Bai Ling

I often feel like I have this spirit living inside of me, always dressing in like short mini skirts... but then I start to discover myself. So there are eight spirits, mischievous ones, sad ones, handsome ones, wise ones, and crazy ones.

Chinese Actress

Jim Crace

Narrative has been part of human consciousness for a long time. And if it has played a part in all those thousands of years, it will know a trick or two. It will be wise. It will be mischievous. It will be helpful. It will be generous.

English Writer

Karen Salmansohn

Wherever there's an all-encompassing 'always,' 'all' or 'never' in your life, it's a sign that your mischievous subconscious is setting you up for failure by consistently leading you back toward these repeat performances.

American Author

Felix Frankfurter

As a member of this court I am not justified in writing my private notions of policy into the Constitution, no matter how deeply I may cherish them or how mischievous I may deem their disregard.

American Judge

Francis Bacon

Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity; and without it, man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing.

English Philosopher

Jean-Paul Sartre

It disturbs me no more to find men base, unjust, or selfish than to see apes mischievous, wolves savage, or the vulture ravenous.

French Philosopher

Nia Vardalos

Absolutely, I don't believe in rules. As I tell my daughter when she is mischievous, 'Well-behaved women rarely make history.

Canadian Actress

Lee Daniels

I was always in trouble. I was mischievous. And movies were always a part of my world.

American Actor

Benjamin Franklin

All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones.

American Politician

Mischievous here means trouble is caused in fun, without serious harm.

Playful Trouble

Mischievous behavior can be endearing and make people smile, not just annoy them.

Not Always Bad

Body language, like a twinkle in the eye, often suggests mischievous intentions.

Subtle Hints

This definition highlights the unwelcome consequences of actions taken.

Negative Impact

Mischievous in this sense refers to actions that can have serious negative effects.

Serious Consequences

Different from playful pranks, this kind of mischievous behavior is problematic.

Not Innocent Fun

 good time how do you feel watching it back later I don't see that but you know anything that he does this mischievous as far as I'm concerned is considered a threat I saw what he did there I know what he's done in the past and I know what he's capable of doing in the future that's insane if I think he grows up I'll respect them more I respect him as a fisherman but I don't respect him as a

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 is that no part of the movie is considered finished until the entire movie wraps. Partway through one production, an animator drew a character with an arched eyebrow that suggested a mischievous side. When the director saw that drawing, he thought it was great. It was beautiful, but he said,

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 exploring satellite data and pointed out to us you know with a bit of a grin mischievous grin that there was an area even bigger than the one that the World Heritage Site covered that we had never set foot in and that all came from using satellite data to to explore areas of no

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 was at the top of our list. GIGI The thing that has been so gratifying to watch in Geoffrey's performance of Einstein is the different shadings that he brings to the character-- A lot to consider, I know. GIGI --and the mischievous, humorous side of Einstein without-- I know.

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 he never expressed regret at his act of rebellion. His resilience in the face of oppression made him a beloved figure in mythology. He was also celebrated for his mischievous and inquisitive spirit, and for the knowledge, progress, and power he brought to human hands.

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 It's a bit mischievous, actually. "Work is against human nature. The proof is that it makes us tired." Right? Why would work tire us if it's in our nature? Playing doesn't tire us. We can play all night long. If we work overnight, we should be paid for overtime.

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 In her fervor, however, she overlooked the mistletoe. The mischievous god Loki realized this oversight and pierced Baldr's heart with an arrow carved from a mistletoe branch. Frigg cried tears of such sadness

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 and the falklands are these striated Caracara which are affectionately known as the Johnny rooks they're just these mischievous curious birds that are absolutely into everything I mean you

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 ears back flat out honey you really are a great hunter the boys had a mischievous streak that led them into potential trouble on a regular basis

Mischievous

Showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

Often appears as...

Harmful or damaging.

Often appears as...

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Playful Trouble

Not Always Bad

Subtle Hints

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