Misconduct Meaning
/mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounBehavior that is considered to be unacceptable.
nounA penalty or write-up for improper behavior.
Sentence Examples
Jim got dismissed for his misconduct in office.
He is not ashamed of his misconduct.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher was fired for serious ____ such as stealing school funds.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The official was fired from his high-ranking position after an investigation revealed several instances of professional ____.
Word Origin & History
From mis- + conduct (noun sense).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"There is definitely an indication of retaliation in this case. I have never received a misconduct for possessing or using drugs."
— 1989 December 17, Edward Inman, “Disobeying An Order To Piss Lands Transsexual In Isolation”, in Gay Community News, volume 17, number 23, page 5:
"After Jonathan Marchessault buried an empty-net goal with 90 seconds left in overtime, Hartman yelled from the bench and allegedly threw his stick in the officials’ direction. Hartman was assessed a misconduct for abusive language, according to the game sheet."
— 2024 March 31, Michael Russo, “Wild’s Ryan Hartman offered hearing for throwing stick in direction of officials”, in New York Times:
"It had been pointed out […] that in the past enemy aliens misconducting themselves had been returned to the internment camp."
— 1958, Doris Lessing, A Ripple From the Storm, Harper Perennal, published 1995, page 224:
"The quartermasters have misconducted, and the government should bear the loss resulting from that misconduct."
— 1869, Ebenezer Peck, “Spear v. United States: Dissenting Opinion”, in Charles C. Nott, Samuel H. Huntington, editors, Cases Decided in the Court of Claims of the United States, at the December Term for 1869, volume 5, published 1871, pages 213–14:
"It seems no answer for the recipient to allege that he was incompetent and misconducted, but that the acts were committed outside the jurisdiction."
— 1881, William Stawell, “In re Victoria Steam Navigation Board, ex parte Allan”, in George H. F. Webb, editor, The Victorian Law Reports, volumes 7, 1881—XLIV and XLV Victoriæ, published 1882, page 264:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher was fired for serious ____ such as stealing school funds.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The official was fired from his high-ranking position after an investigation revealed several instances of professional ____.