noun
misconduct
mihs-KON-duhkt
noun
1
Behaviour that breaks accepted rules of conduct, especially at work or in a profession.
"The officer was suspended pending an investigation into alleged misconduct."
verb
1
To behave improperly or to manage something badly.
"He was accused of misconducting the affairs of the charity."
How to Use Misconduct
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishImproper behaviour, often used formally in workplace or legal contexts.
When to use it
Mostly used in formal, professional, or legal writing rather than everyday speech.
Common pairings
professional misconduct
gross misconduct
sexual misconduct
Word Forms
misconducted past tense, misconducts plural, misconducts singular
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Etymology
From mis- + conduct.