misbehavior
|mis/be/ha/vior|
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/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/
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/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjə/
bad conduct
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misbehavior' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrong' or 'bad' and the word 'behavior' from Old French 'behaviour', which meant 'conduct'.
Historical Evolution
'misbehavior' evolved from the Middle English word 'misbehaviour', which was influenced by the Old French 'mesbehaviour'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bad conduct', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
improper, inappropriate, or bad behavior.
The teacher was concerned about the student's misbehavior in class.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35