misconduct

Language: en

🇺🇸 /mɪˈskɑndəkt/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional or official person; a violation of rules or standards of behavior.; Mismanagement or mishandling of affairs, especially in a position of trust or responsibility.
  2. verb
    To manage or conduct (oneself or affairs) badly or improperly.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable 3rd sing.: misconducts Past: misconducted Past part.: misconducted Pres part.: misconducting

Collocations

professional misconductsexual misconductacademic misconductgross misconductpolice misconductmisconduct in office

Derivatives

misconducting

Synonyms

misbehaviorwrongdoingimproprietymalpracticemisdeed

Antonyms

propriety

Commonly confused

misbehavior
EN: 'Misbehavior' is more general and informal, often used for children; 'misconduct' is more formal and typically used in professional, legal, or institutional contexts.
malpractice
EN: 'Malpractice' specifically refers to negligence or improper practice by a professional (especially medical or legal); 'misconduct' is broader and covers any improper behavior.

Spelling tips

EN: No common spelling issues; simply 'mis-' + 'conduct'.

💬 Examples

  1. The officer was dismissed from the force for gross misconduct.

  2. The investigation revealed serious financial misconduct within the department.

  3. He was accused of misconducting the funds entrusted to him.