misconduct

noun
UK: /ˌmɪsˈkɒndʌkt/
US: /ˌmɪsˈkɑːndʌkt/

  1. Unacceptable or bad behavior, especially by someone in a position of power or trust.

    1. The player was punished for his misconduct.
    2. The investigation revealed serious professional misconduct within the police department.

  2. Improper behavior that goes against the rules or standards of a profession or organization.

    1. She was accused of ethical misconduct.
    2. The doctor was found guilty of gross misconduct and lost his medical license.

Synonyms

wrongdoing malpractice misbehavior impropriety offense delinquency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "misconduct" in English means: Unacceptable or bad behavior, especially by someone in a position of power or trust., Improper behavior that goes against the rules or standards of a profession or organization..

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

Synonyms for "misconduct": wrongdoing, malpractice, misbehavior, impropriety, offense, delinquency.

Example usage of "misconduct": "The player was punished for his misconduct.". More examples on the page.