misbehavior
[mis-bi-heyv-yer]
noun
improper, inappropriate, or bad behavior.
Also especially British, mis·be·hav·iour.
Origin of misbehavior
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Related Words for misbehavior
impropriety, immorality, insubordination, transgression, misdeed, wrongdoing, misconduct, mischief, naughtiness, shenanigans, fault, misdemeanor, incivility, rudeness, indisciplineExamples from the Web for misbehavior
Contemporary Examples of misbehavior
His rivals in Washington looked for the slightest indication of his famed ego or misbehavior.
It was designed to create a domestic remedy for misbehavior by U.S. corporations abroad.
Why the U.S. should fund Pakistan's misbehavior is a question tougher than ever to answer.
Historical Examples of misbehavior
After what she had said about his misbehavior, the reader will guess what made me say this.
The Memoires of Casanova, CompleteJacques Casanova de Seingalt
To create a forfeiture, his misbehavior must be gross and aggravated.
The Seaman's FriendRichard Henry Dana
The misbehavior of Germany is no excuse for rebuking the liberty of France.
Our Part in the Great WarArthur Gleason
To be honest, I had hardly thought about my misbehavior since then.
Brenda's WardHelen Leah Reed
Katharine, moreover, was unable to decide what she thought of Cyril's misbehavior.
Night and DayVirginia Woolf
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper