misbehaviour

IPA/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjə(r)/
IPA/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehaviour — noun

1. actions that go against the rules or standards of proper conduct — used most oft

1.名詞B2
釋義

actions that go against the rules or standards of proper conduct — used most often about children in schools, but also for adults in settings where orderly behaviour is expected

例句

Asher's misbehaviour during assembly earned him a warning from the head teacher.

collocation: misbehaviour + during [event]

The referee sent Sahil off the pitch for repeated misbehaviour.

collocation: repeated misbehaviour

同義詞
  • misconduct

    more formal; used in professional, legal, or workplace settings

  • naughtiness

    milder and more affectionate; used almost exclusively for young children

  • delinquency

    more serious, carrying legal weight; refers to criminal behaviour by young people

反義詞

文法句型

uncountable noun

用法筆記

Uncountable — never used with 'a' (❌ 'a misbehaviour'). The American spelling is 'misbehavior'. Most often appears in school and childcare contexts.

常見錯誤

❌He showed a misbehaviour at the party.
✅He showed misbehaviour at the party.
💡'misbehaviour' is uncountable; never place 'a' before it.
❌The child was misbehavioured in class.
✅The child misbehaved in class.
💡'misbehaviour' is a noun; use the verb 'misbehave' for actions.