misbehavior

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

She understood that despite the character’s misbehavior in the series — like breaking into her boss’ office — she’s decently good at her job.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

There is an understanding that people will behave appropriately and that there are consequences for misbehavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

It wasn’t just the extent of Baldoni’s alleged misbehavior that upset her—it was the feeling that she herself had done wrong by supporting him.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2025

He resented, as an addition to Jack's misbehavior, this verbal trick.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding