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misconduct

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmɪsˈkɑndʌkt/ · UK /ˌmɪsˈkɒndʌkt/

misconduct means: Behavior that breaks rules or is considered wrong, especially at work.

noun

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORC1

Behavior that breaks rules or is considered wrong, especially at work.

  • He was dismissed for misconduct.
  • The school investigated allegations of professional misconduct.
  • Serious misconduct can lead to a permanent ban.

Similar words: wrongdoing, misbehavior

Common phrases: professional misconduct, gross misconduct, sexual misconduct

Questions about misconduct

What does misconduct mean?

Behavior that breaks rules or is considered wrong, especially at work.

What is misconduct in other languages?

Türkçe: uygunsuz davranış · Español: mala conducta · Français: faute · Deutsch: Fehlverhalten · Italiano: cattiva condotta · 日本語: 不正行為

How do you pronounce misconduct?

In American English /ˌmɪsˈkɑndʌkt/; in British English /ˌmɪsˈkɒndʌkt/.

How do you use misconduct in a sentence?

He was dismissed for misconduct. The school investigated allegations of professional misconduct.

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