Examples of “misconduct” in a Sentence

noun Behavior that breaks accepted rules of conduct, especially at work or in a profession.

• The officer was suspended pending an investigation into alleged misconduct.
• The nurse lost her job after a hearing found her guilty of professional misconduct.
• Cheating in the exam was treated as serious misconduct by the school.

verb To behave improperly or to manage something badly.

• He was accused of misconducting the affairs of the charity.