⚠️Misconduct

Meaning

Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person

Improper or unacceptable behavior, especially by a professional or authority figure.

Example Sentences

The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.

The teacher was dismissed for serious misconduct.

Synonyms

wrongdoing, malpractice, impropriety, violation, offense, misbehavior

Entry 1

wrongdoing, malpractice, impropriety, violation

Entry 2

wrongdoing, offense, misbehavior, impropriety, malpractice

Antonyms

good conduct, proper behavior, integrity, propriety, obedience

Entry 1

good conduct, proper behavior, integrity

Entry 2

good conduct, propriety, obedience

Collocations

professional misconduct, serious misconduct, sexual misconduct, academic misconduct, gross misconduct, allegations of misconduct

Entry 1

professional misconduct, serious misconduct, sexual misconduct, academic misconduct

Entry 2

professional misconduct, sexual misconduct, gross misconduct, allegations of misconduct