misconduct
gb/mɪskˈɑndʌkt/ us/mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
B2
Engleză
~ 9200
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
formal
B2
entity
1
unacceptable or improper behavior
Bad or wrong behavior that breaks rules or the law, especially by a worker, teacher, police officer, or other professional person.
Tipar de utilizare:
allegations of misconduct against [someone]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "misconduct" for very small, everyday problems (like being a little noisy). In modern English, "misconduct" is formal and usually refers to serious or official problems, often in work, school, or legal settings. For minor bad behavior, speakers more often say "bad behavior" or "misbehavior".
Sinonime
wrongdoing (General term for doing something morally or legally wrong; slightly broader and more common in everyday speech.)
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impropriety (More formal and slightly softer; often used for behavior that is not suitable or tasteful rather than clearly illegal.)
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misbehavior (Often used for less serious or childish bad behavior; not as strongly tied to professional or legal settings.)
Antonime
good conduct (Highlights correct, rule‑following behavior, especially in formal or institutional settings.)
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professionalism (Opposite in a work context; stresses responsible, ethical behavior at work.)
Colocații
gross misconduct
|sexual misconduct
|professional misconduct
|police misconduct
|allegations of misconduct
|misconduct in public office
Teme
law
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The company fired three employees for serious misconduct.
- He is under investigation for alleged misconduct while he was in office.
- The committee found no evidence of professional misconduct by the doctor.
- New rules were introduced after a series of police misconduct cases.
- The university has a strict policy on student misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The officer lost his job because of misconduct.
- She faces questions about possible misconduct at work.
- The school will not accept any kind of misconduct from students.
- He denied all accusations of misconduct.
- The lawyer was punished for professional misconduct.
Verb
formal
C1
action
2
to behave improperly
To act in a bad or wrong way, breaking rules or norms, especially in a serious or formal situation.
Tipar de utilizare:
to misconduct yourself [in/at something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners rarely use the verb "misconduct" and may think it is wrong or impossible as a verb. It is grammatically correct but formal and uncommon in modern speech. In everyday English, people usually say "misbehave" or "behave badly" instead.
Sinonime
misbehave (More general and often less formal; commonly used for children and less serious situations.)
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act improperly (Two-word phrase; slightly more neutral and explanatory, often in formal or written contexts.)
Antonime
behave properly (Focuses on acting in a way that follows rules and social norms.)
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conduct yourself well (Emphasizes polite, correct, or professional behavior.)
Colocații
misconduct yourself in public
|misconduct himself at work
|misconduct themselves during the hearing
|misconduct oneself in office
Teme
law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- He was accused of misconducting himself during the negotiations.
- Any member who misconducts themselves in court may be removed from the proceedings.
- The officer allegedly misconducted himself while carrying out his duties.
- Students who repeatedly misconduct themselves in exams will be reported to the dean.
- She admitted that she had misconducted herself at the company event.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The guard was fired because he misconducted himself at work.
- If you misconduct yourself in class, you may be sent home.
- The player misconducted himself during the game and was sent off.
- He knows he will be punished if he misconducts himself again.
- They were told not to misconduct themselves at the ceremony.
Verb
archaic
C2
action
3
to manage something badly
To run or control something in a bad or wrong way.
Tipar de utilizare:
to misconduct [something]
Sinonime
mismanage (Modern and common verb with almost the same meaning; does not sound archaic.)
Antonime
manage well (Emphasizes doing the work or directing the activity in a competent way.)
Colocații
misconduct the business
|misconduct the affair
|misconduct the negotiations
Teme
management
|history
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The board claimed that the previous director had misconducted the enterprise.
- Funds were gravely misconducted by those in charge of the charity.
- Historians argue that he misconducted the war from the very beginning.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The king misconducted the war and lost many men.
- They said the manager had misconducted the company’s money.
- The project failed because it was misconducted from the start.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
misconduct
IPA
GB/mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
US/mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
Silabe și accent
mis - con - duct (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: misconduct
- Plural: misconduct
Verb
- Base: misconduct
- 3rd Person Singular: misconducts
- Present Participle: misconducting
- Past: misconducted
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
academic misconduct
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
formal
cheating or dishonesty in academic work
Cheating or other dishonest actions in school or university work, for example copying another student’s work or using someone’s writing without saying so.
Exemple
- Plagiarism is treated as a serious form of academic misconduct.
- Students found guilty of academic misconduct may be suspended.
- The university updated its policy to make the rules on academic misconduct clearer.
allegations of misconduct
1/ˌæləɡˈeɪʃənz əv mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
formal
claims that misconduct occurred
Statements saying that someone did something very wrong, but which have not yet been proven true.
Exemple
- The minister resigned following allegations of misconduct.
- She strongly denied all allegations of misconduct against her.
- The committee will review the allegations of misconduct before making a decision.
financial misconduct
1/fɪnˈænʃəl mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
formal
wrongful or dishonest financial behavior
Bad or dishonest behavior with money, such as lying in financial reports or using company money for yourself.
Exemple
- The CEO was under investigation for possible financial misconduct.
- The report found no evidence of financial misconduct within the charity.
- Regulators fined the bank for financial misconduct related to its trading practices.
gross misconduct
1/ɡɹˈoʊs mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
formal
very serious workplace misconduct
Very serious bad behavior at work, such as theft or violence, that often allows a company to fire a person immediately.
Exemple
- He was dismissed for gross misconduct after punching a colleague.
- The company handbook lists theft and fraud as examples of gross misconduct.
- An employee found guilty of gross misconduct may be terminated without notice.
misconduct in public office
1/mɪskˈɑndʌkt ˈɪn pˈʌblɪk ˈɔfɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
criminal misconduct by a public official
A crime in some legal systems in which a government worker or public official uses their position in a very wrong or illegal way.
Exemple
- The former mayor was charged with misconduct in public office.
- In that jurisdiction, misconduct in public office carries a possible prison sentence.
- The inquiry examined whether his actions amounted to misconduct in public office.
police misconduct
1/pəlˈis mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
misconduct by police officers
Bad or illegal actions by police officers when they are doing their job.
Exemple
- The video sparked protests over alleged police misconduct.
- A task force was created to investigate patterns of police misconduct in the city.
- Victims of police misconduct may file a complaint with an independent body.
professional misconduct
1/pɹəfˈɛʃənəl mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
formal
misconduct in a professional role
Bad or wrong behavior by a professional person, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher, that breaks the rules of their job.
Exemple
- The doctor was found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to report the test results.
- Lawyers can lose their license for serious professional misconduct.
- The board opened an inquiry into alleged professional misconduct by the engineer.
sexual misconduct
1/sˈɛkʃuəl mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
improper or abusive sexual behavior
Sexual behavior that is not allowed or is very wrong, especially at work or in public, or when one person has power over another.
Exemple
- Several employees came forward with reports of sexual misconduct by the manager.
- The senator resigned after an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.
- Universities now have clear procedures for handling sexual misconduct complaints.