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misconduct

[mis-kon-duhkt, mis-kuhn-duhkt] / mɪsˈkɒn dʌkt, ˌmɪs kənˈdʌkt /
NOUN
bad or unethical behavior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dereliction immorality impropriety malfeasance malpractice misbehavior mischief misdemeanor mismanagement offense transgression wrongdoing
STRONG
delinquency evil malversation misdoing naughtiness rudeness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behavior obedience
WEAK
manners

Example Sentences

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She added that the allegations of misconduct were confined to a "very small section" of the ADF and that the majority of the country's armed forces "do our country proud".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Barrett added that allegations of misconduct were confined to "a very small section of our trusted and respected ADF".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The homicide investigation by Horry County police is now under scrutiny by a special prosecutor, and a state grand jury is reviewing evidence of alleged police misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Angelenos who have long sought records related to alleged misconduct by sheriff’s deputies also cheered the court’s decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He was looking at investigative misconduct, small and large.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel