misbehavior

Definitions

Improper or bad conduct or behavior.

An instance of acting in a way that violates rules or social norms.

Examples

The student was sent to the principal's office due to his persistent misbehavior in class.

The company has a strict policy regarding the misbehavior of employees during business hours.

Her parents were disappointed by her misbehavior at the formal dinner party.

Synonyms

misconduct naughtiness delinquency transgression wrongdoing impropriety indiscipline

Antonyms

obedience goodness propriety discipline compliance decorum rectitude