misbehavior

Example Sentences

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She understood that despite the character’s misbehavior in the series — like breaking into her boss’ office — she’s decently good at her job.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Tomer-Yerushalmi had previously warned against attempts to pressure military officials to avoid investigating allegations of misbehavior by soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

It wasn’t just the extent of Baldoni’s alleged misbehavior that upset her—it was the feeling that she herself had done wrong by supporting him.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2025

The new research also shows for the first time that "Jekyll-and-Hyde" leadership can take a serious toll even when employees aren't directly impacted by a leader's on-again, off-again misbehavior.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2024

No one was lecturing us about misbehavior or consequences.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon