Misbehavior
/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjə(ɹ)/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected. US, countable, uncountable
"The teacher did not tolerate misbehavior in his classroom."
- 2 improper or wicked or immoral behavior wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"What account can you give of your misbehavior?"
Etymology
From mis- + behavior.