Misbehaving: meaning, definitions and examples
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misbehaving
[ ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvɪŋ ]
child's behavior
Behave badly or inappropriately.
Synonyms
act out, act up, behave badly
Examples of usage
- The child was misbehaving in class and disrupting the lesson.
- She was sent to the principal's office for misbehaving on the school trip.
general behavior
Fail to conduct oneself in a way that is acceptable or proper.
Synonyms
act inappropriately, act out of line, behave improperly
Examples of usage
- The guests were misbehaving at the party, causing a disturbance.
- It is important not to misbehave in public places.
Translations
Translations of the word "misbehaving" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comportamento inadequado
🇮🇳 दुर्व्यवहार करना
🇩🇪 Fehlverhalten
🇮🇩 berperilaku buruk
🇺🇦 погана поведінка
🇵🇱 niewłaściwe zachowanie
🇯🇵 不正な行為
🇫🇷 mauvais comportement
🇪🇸 mala conducta
🇹🇷 kötü davranış
🇰🇷 잘못된 행동
🇸🇦 سوء السلوك
🇨🇿 špatné chování
🇸🇰 nesprávne správanie
🇨🇳 不当行为
🇸🇮 neprimerno vedenje
🇮🇸 vond hegðun
🇰🇿 жаман мінез-құлық
🇬🇪 ცუდი ქცევა
🇦🇿 pis davranış
🇲🇽 mala conducta
Word origin
The word 'misbehave' originated from the combination of 'mis-' (indicating a wrong or incorrect action) and 'behave'. It first appeared in the early 17th century. The concept of behaving improperly or inappropriately has been a common theme throughout history, with various social norms dictating acceptable conduct. Misbehavior is often associated with disobedience or lack of self-control, especially in children.