CEFR B2

misbehaviour

noun

Meaning

Conduct that violates established rules or social expectations, often involving rudeness or disobedience.

Examples

The school has a zero-tolerance policy regarding any form of misbehaviour in the classroom.
His constant misbehaviour at the dinner table eventually led to him being excused from the meal.

Synonyms: naughtiness, misconduct, delinquency, indiscretion

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misbehaviour (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

Definition

Conduct that violates established rules or social expectations, often involving rudeness or disobedience.

Examples

The school has a zero-tolerance policy regarding any form of misbehaviour in the classroom.
His constant misbehaviour at the dinner table eventually led to him being excused from the meal.
The report documented several instances of misbehaviour by the players during the championship match.

Synonyms of misbehaviour

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