as in playfulness
a natural disposition for playful behavior
I find my business partner's sportfulness charming, but I worry that it might lead clients to view him as unprofessional
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mischief
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Prior to that, Price was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct following an argument in which Price reportedly locked Coleman out of their home and began trashing his belongings.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
8 July 2025 -
Klein was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and was expected to appear Monday in Bridgeport Superior Court.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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“Sportfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportfulness. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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