English Explanatory Dictionary

misconduct

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Behavior that is considered to be unacceptable.
  2. A penalty or write-up for improper behavior.
verb
  1. To mismanage.
  2. To behave inappropriately, to misbehave.
  3. To act improperly.

Pronunciation

mĭs-kŏnʹdŭkt /mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misconduct (noun).wav mĭs-kən-dŭktʹ /mɪskənˈdʌkt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misconduct (verb).wav

Word forms

misconduct misconducts misconducting misconducted

Etymology

From mis- + conduct (noun sense).

Derived words

sexual misconduct
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