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Definition of misbehavior

misbehavior

/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/
(UK: misbehaviour)
mis · be · hav · ior
Plural:misbehaviors
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• noun

1

American Improper, rude, or unacceptable conduct or actions.

Example

"The teacher addressed the student's repeated misbehavior in the classroom by scheduling a meeting with his parents."

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• Rhymes for misbehavior

• Nearby Words

misassumption
misbalance
misbehave
misbehavior
misbranding
miscalculate
miscalculation

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century, formed in English by attaching the prefix 'mis-' (meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly') to the noun 'behavior'. 'Misbehavior' is the standard American English spelling, whereas British English spells it 'misbehaviour'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misbehavior. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misbehavior
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