English · Word Candidate

misconduct

/mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: misconducts · misconducting · misconducted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Behavior that is considered to be unacceptable.

Noun

The student was banned from using the university's computing resources for two weeks due to gross misconduct on the Internet.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A penalty or write-up for improper behavior.

Noun

There is definitely an indication of retaliation in this case. I have never received a misconduct for possessing or using drugs.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To mismanage.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To behave inappropriately, to misbehave.

Verb

It had been pointed out […] that in the past enemy aliens misconducting themselves had been returned to the internment camp.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “misconduct” mean?

Behavior that is considered to be unacceptable.

Is “misconduct” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.