Misbehave: meaning, definitions and examples
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misbehave
[ ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv ]
in social situations
To behave badly or inappropriately; to act in a way that is not acceptable or expected.
Synonyms
act out, act up, be naughty.
Examples of usage
- He was sent to the principal's office for misbehaving in class.
- The children were misbehaving at the party, running around and shouting.
in relationships
To behave in a way that is not socially acceptable or polite; to act in a rude or disrespectful manner.
Synonyms
act inappropriately, be disrespectful, behave badly.
Examples of usage
- She misbehaved by speaking rudely to her elders.
- He misbehaved by not following the rules of the group.
Translations
Translations of the word "misbehave" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comportar-se mal
🇮🇳 दुर्व्यवहार करना
🇩🇪 sich schlecht benehmen
🇮🇩 berkelakuan buruk
🇺🇦 погано поводитися
🇵🇱 zachowywać się źle
🇯🇵 悪さをする
🇫🇷 mal se comporter
🇪🇸 portarse mal
🇹🇷 kötü davranmak
🇰🇷 나쁜 행동을 하다
🇸🇦 يسيء التصرف
🇨🇿 chovat se špatně
🇸🇰 správať sa zle
🇨🇳 行为不端
🇸🇮 slabo se obnašati
🇮🇸 hegða sér illa
🇰🇿 нашар қылық көрсету
🇬🇪 ცუდად მოქცევა
🇦🇿 pis davranmaq
🇲🇽 portarse mal
Etymology
The word 'misbehave' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' and the verb 'behave'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of behaving in a socially unacceptable manner has been a part of human society for centuries, with various cultural norms and expectations dictating what is considered appropriate behavior.
See also: behave, behavior, behaviour, misbehaving.