misconduct
Translation
misconduct, wrongdoing
Examples
The officer was fired for serious misconduct.
The officer was fired for serious misconduct.
He was accused of professional misconduct.
He was accused of professional misconduct.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) misconduct unacceptable or improper behaviour He was dismissed for gross misconduct.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wrongdoing, malpractice, impropriety; Antonyms: good conduct, virtue, propriety
Etymology
From the prefix 'mis-' (bad) and 'conduct' (behaviour). Literally, 'bad behaviour'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a musical conductor leading an orchestra badly – that's 'mis-conduct'.