Misbehaviour
noun
Acting in a manner that is not correct, good, or appropriate.
His misbehaviour in class was distracting to other students.
Often appears as...
- misbehaviour in school
- misbehaviour on public transport
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Acting against rules and regulations of an institution or organization.
His misbehaviour was a serious breach of the company's code of conduct.
Often appears as...
- misbehaviour in office
- misbehaviour in court
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic, Professional
noun
Behaving rudely or in a way that shows lack of respect.
His misbehaviour towards his elder brother was not taken lightly by his parents.
Often appears as...
- misbehaviour towards someone
- misbehaviour in public
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Acting in a manner that is not correct, good, or appropriate.
His misbehaviour in class was distracting to other students.
Often appears as...
- misbehaviour in school
- misbehaviour on public transport
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Acting against rules and regulations of an institution or organization.
His misbehaviour was a serious breach of the company's code of conduct.
Often appears as...
- misbehaviour in office
- misbehaviour in court
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic, Professional
noun
Behaving rudely or in a way that shows lack of respect.
His misbehaviour towards his elder brother was not taken lightly by his parents.
Often appears as...
- misbehaviour towards someone
- misbehaviour in public
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negativity Connotation
Misbehaviour often implies negative judgement from authority figures or society.
Her misbehaviour was frowned upon by the teachers.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Perception
What counts as misbehaviour might vary between cultures and social settings.
He was surprised his joke was considered misbehaviour.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
The same action may not be misbehaviour in one context but can be in another.
Speaking loudly is misbehaviour in a library, but not at a sports event.
Compare with
disobedienceimproprietyindisciplinemisconductmisdeednaughtinesstransgressionwrongdoing
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Quote examples
Prashant Bhushan
Indian Lawyer
The wide and unregulated power of contempt given to the courts has been deliberately interpreted by the courts in a manner which has served to intimidate the media from exposing corruption and misbehaviour by the courts and judges.
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Vir Das
Indian Comedian
Whether I am on a stage, behind a guitar or in front of a camera, I get paid to misbehave. Fortunately, misbehaviour is something I have unlimited supply of.
Quote examples
Prashant Bhushan
Indian Lawyer
The wide and unregulated power of contempt given to the courts has been deliberately interpreted by the courts in a manner which has served to intimidate the media from exposing corruption and misbehaviour by the courts and judges.
Quote examples
Vir Das
Indian Comedian
Whether I am on a stage, behind a guitar or in front of a camera, I get paid to misbehave. Fortunately, misbehaviour is something I have unlimited supply of.
Example 1 of 2
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