misbehavior

Example Sentences

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His misbehavior is minor — irritating but untenable when stacked together — like bouncing a ball against a wall, disappearing for fun or climbing on the roof.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Now, think of that with gasoline — enough material for a master’s thesis in human misbehavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

But in a country with a long memory for royal misbehavior, the mark on his legacy is permanent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

It’s foolish to think Turkish misbehavior would be limited to these countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Anytime my extra energy wasn’t burned off, it would find its way into general naughtiness and misbehavior.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah