misconduct

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal

n. behavior that is wrong or breaks the rules, often in a school or workplace.

n. behavior that violates established rules or social norms, typically within an institutional framework.

“The student was suspended for serious misconduct during the school trip.”

“The company handbook clearly outlines the disciplinary procedures for employees accused of sexual misconduct in the workplace.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to manage a business, project, or situation very poorly.

v. to manage or conduct something in an incompetent or dishonest manner. Transitive, requiring a direct object.

“The director was accused of having misconducted the company's financial affairs.”

“The opposition party argued that the prime minister had misconducted the negotiations, leading to a diplomatic crisis.”

C1 · Advanced Formal · Archaic

v. to behave in a way that is not acceptable or polite.

v. to behave improperly or inappropriately. Often used reflexively (to misconduct oneself).

“He was warned that if he misconducted himself again, he would be asked to leave.”

“The diplomat was recalled to his home country after reports surfaced that he had misconducted himself at the gala.”