misconduct

[ noun mis-kon-duhkt; verb mis-kuhn-duhkt ]

/ noun mɪsˈkɒn dʌkt; verb ˌmɪs kənˈdʌkt /

Save This Word!

See synonyms for: misconduct / misconducted / misconducting on Thesaurus.com

noun

improper conduct; wrong behavior.

unlawful conduct by an official in regard to their office, or by a person in the administration of justice, such as a lawyer, witness, or juror; malfeasance.

verb (used with object)

to mismanage.

to misbehave (oneself).

OTHER WORDS FOR misconduct

1 wrongdoing, misbehavior, misdeed, misstep.

See synonyms for misconduct on Thesaurus.com

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of misconduct

First recorded in 1700–10; mis-¹ + conduct

Words nearby misconduct

miscommunicate, miscommunication, misconceive, misconceived, misconception, misconduct, misconstruction, misconstrue, miscopy, miscounsel, miscount

How to use misconduct in a sentence

POST, as it’s more commonly known, would be allowed to investigate an officer’s fitness and to strip anyone who’d engaged in “serious misconduct.”
Sacramento Report: Jones, COVID-19 and the Irony of Remote Voting|Sara Libby and Jesse Marx|August 28, 2020|Voice of San Diego
In the past, members of a president’s party might be willing to criticize isolated instances of misconduct by the president or his staff.
The RNC weaponized exhaustion|Zack Beauchamp|August 28, 2020|Vox
Voters in November will probably have a chance to overhaul a city commission tasked with overseeing police misconduct, after the City Council committed Tuesday to sending a measure that’s been in the works for years to the ballot.
Morning Report: Lilac Hills Is Back (Again)|Voice of San Diego|June 24, 2020|Voice of San Diego
A measure to overhaul police misconduct oversight is headed to the ballot, with support from the mayor and district attorney.
Despite Recent Budget Vote, Reformers See SDPD Cuts as Inevitable|Andrew Keatts|June 23, 2020|Voice of San Diego

It is often the same officers engaging in the same kinds of misconduct and abuse across multiple cases.
Police Officers Accused Of Brutal Violence Often Have A History Of Complaints By Citizens|LGBTQ-Editor|June 1, 2020|No Straight News
Law is essential to freedom because it safeguards citizens against misconduct and abuse.
Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans|Philip K. Howard|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As she noted, there have been no other known incidents of alleged sexual misconduct by Cosby that postdate the 2005 lawsuit.
Here’s What She’d Tell Bill Cosby Today|Dean Obeidallah|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Officer Pantaleo had also been sued twice in the past for alleged racially motivated misconduct in the line of duty.
Before Eric Garner, There Was Michael Stewart: The Tragic Story of the Real-Life Radio Raheem|Marlow Stern|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bill Cosby is facing allegations of assault and sexual misconduct by many women.
‘I Saved My Friend From Bill Cosby’|Lloyd Grove|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Four plus nine equals 13 women who have claims of sexual misconduct against Cosby.
How the World Turned on Bill Cosby: A Day-by-Day Account|Scott Porch|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The assistant unless thus shielded must answer for his own misconduct.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
Again, a husband who drives his wife away from him by his misconduct deserts her as clearly as if he had left her.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
If you take away from the sovereigns the fear of an invisible power, what restraint will you oppose to their misconduct?
Superstition In All Ages (1732)|Jean Meslier
For, but for the grandfather's misconduct, he would have had a good proportion of what is now Lady Myrtle's.'
Robin Redbreast|Mary Louisa Molesworth
First, the righteous man, who repents his misconduct as soon as he becomes aware of his sin.
Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala|Various

British Dictionary definitions for misconduct

misconduct

noun (mɪsˈkɒndʌkt)

behaviour, such as adultery or professional negligence, that is regarded as immoral or unethical

verb (ˌmɪskənˈdʌkt) (tr)

to conduct (oneself) in such a way

to manage (something) badly

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

misconduct

OTHER WORDS FOR misconduct

Origin of misconduct

Words nearby misconduct

Words related to misconduct

How to use misconduct in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for misconduct