misconduct

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/ˌmɪsˈkɑːn.dʌkt/

noun
unacceptable or illegal behavior by a person or group in a position of authority

misconduct in a sentence

  • “The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct.”
  • “Investigators did not find any evidence of serious misconduct.”
  • “There were complaints of sexual misconduct in the workplace.”
  • “The committee investigates employee misconduct.”

What does “misconduct” mean?

misconduct (noun) means unacceptable or illegal behavior by a person or group in a position of authority. It is pronounced /ˌmɪsˈkɑːn.dʌkt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "misconduct" mean?
misconduct (noun) means: unacceptable or illegal behavior by a person or group in a position of authority
How do you pronounce "misconduct"?
"misconduct" is pronounced /ˌmɪsˈkɑːn.dʌkt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "misconduct" in a sentence?
Here is "misconduct" used in a sentence: The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct.

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