misbehavior

noun
UK: /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/
US: /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

  1. Bad or unacceptable behavior.

    1. His misbehavior got him into trouble.
    2. The teacher addressed the student's misbehavior in class, emphasizing the importance of respect.

  2. Conduct that is not in accordance with rules or accepted standards of behavior.

    1. The child's misbehavior was disruptive.
    2. The repeated misbehavior of some fans led to increased security measures at the stadium.

Synonyms

misconduct impropriety wrongdoing delinquency mischief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "misbehavior" in English means: Bad or unacceptable behavior., Conduct that is not in accordance with rules or accepted standards of behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "misbehavior" is /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/ in British English and /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "misbehavior": misconduct, impropriety, wrongdoing, delinquency, mischief.

Example usage of "misbehavior": "His misbehavior got him into trouble.". More examples on the page.