misbehavior
Example Sentences
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She understood that despite the character’s misbehavior in the series — like breaking into her boss’ office — she’s decently good at her job.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Then the pandemic hit, and as kids navigated tough situations at home, isolation, more screen time and school closures, misbehavior got worse.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Tomer-Yerushalmi had previously warned against attempts to pressure military officials to avoid investigating allegations of misbehavior by soldiers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
This alone would serve the immensely valuable purpose of advising the public of the judicial view of government misbehavior.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2025
The redheaded twin boys scuffled and scampered together while Bryn, their mother, fretted over their misbehavior and laughed at their antics.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.