misconduct
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //mɪsˈkɒndʌkt//
KK: /mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/
noun
Definition
Behavior that goes against accepted rules or laws, often involving wrongdoing or improper actions.
Example
The teacher was dismissed due to misconduct in the classroom.
Conversation
Did you hear about the misconduct at the city council meeting?
Yeah, it's shocking how some officials can behave like that.
I know, right? It makes you question their integrity.
Absolutely, we need people in charge who actually care about their responsibilities.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wrongdoing
impropriety
malfeasance
Antonyms
integrity
honesty
virtue
transitive verb
Definition
To behave in a way that is wrong or improper, especially in a professional or official context.
Example
The teacher was fired for misconduct in the classroom.
Tense Forms
Past: misconducted
Past Participle: misconducted
Conversation
Did you hear about the coach who got fired for misconduct?
Yeah, it was all over the news; apparently, he was treating the players poorly.
I can't believe someone would misconduct themselves like that in such a public role.
Root Explanation
Misconduct → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "conduct" (from Latin "conductus", meaning to lead or carry). The word "misconduct" refers to leading or carrying out actions in a wrong or improper manner.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'wrongly' ('mis-') in the way you 'lead' or 'carry out' actions ('conduct').
Visually Confused Words
conduct
malconduct
disconduce