İngilizce

misconduct

gb/mɪskˈɑndʌkt/ us/mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
B2 İngilizce
~ 9200
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim 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.

Kullanım kalıbı: allegations of misconduct against [someone]
Sık yapılan hata:
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".
Eş anlamlılar
wrongdoing (General term for doing something morally or legally wrong; slightly broader and more common in everyday speech.) | impropriety (More formal and slightly softer; often used for behavior that is not suitable or tasteful rather than clearly illegal.) | misbehavior (Often used for less serious or childish bad behavior; not as strongly tied to professional or legal settings.)
Zıt anlamlılar
good conduct (Highlights correct, rule‑following behavior, especially in formal or institutional settings.) | professionalism (Opposite in a work context; stresses responsible, ethical behavior at work.)
Eşdizimler
gross misconduct |sexual misconduct |professional misconduct |police misconduct |allegations of misconduct |misconduct in public office
Konular
law |work |society |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.
Fiil 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.

Kullanım kalıbı: to misconduct yourself [in/at something]
Sık yapılan hata:
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.
Eş anlamlılar
misbehave (More general and often less formal; commonly used for children and less serious situations.) | act improperly (Two-word phrase; slightly more neutral and explanatory, often in formal or written contexts.)
Zıt anlamlılar
behave properly (Focuses on acting in a way that follows rules and social norms.) | conduct yourself well (Emphasizes polite, correct, or professional behavior.)
Eşdizimler
misconduct yourself in public |misconduct himself at work |misconduct themselves during the hearing |misconduct oneself in office
Konular
law |work |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.
Fiil archaic C2 action
3

to manage something badly

To run or control something in a bad or wrong way.

Kullanım kalıbı: to misconduct [something]
Eş anlamlılar
mismanage (Modern and common verb with almost the same meaning; does not sound archaic.)
Zıt anlamlılar
manage well (Emphasizes doing the work or directing the activity in a competent way.)
Eşdizimler
misconduct the business |misconduct the affair |misconduct the negotiations
Konular
management |history |work |business |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.
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misconduct
IPA
GB/mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
US/mɪskˈɑndʌkt/
Heceler ve vurgu
mis - con - duct (3 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: misconduct
  • Plural: misconduct
Verb
  • Base: misconduct
  • 3rd Person Singular: misconducts
  • Present Participle: misconducting
  • Past: misconducted
Kelime ailesi
Forms
misconducts verb misconducting verb misconducted verb
Core family
conduct noun B1
Related words
conductor noun B1
İfadeler

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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

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