Knavish and Simple

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Knavish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.

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Simple is an antonym for knavish.

Nearby Words: knavery, knave

Simple adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.

Usage example: growing up in simple innocence

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Knavish is an antonym for simple.

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Simple and Knavish. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/knavish/simple

Knavish & Simple. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/knavish/simple>.

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