Misbehaved Meaning in English
word · lemma: misbehave
ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvd/, /ˌmɪsbiˈheɪvd
miss-buh-HAYVD
mɪsbɪhˈeɪvd
miss-bih-HAYVD
Definition
To act in a way that is not proper or polite, especially by breaking rules or being naughty.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for children, but can describe adults breaking social rules. Common with 'child', 'student', or pets ('the dog misbehaved'). Slightly formal and more polite than 'naughty' or 'bad'. Usually refers to a specific incident, not someone's entire character.
Spanish: portarse mal - comportarse malPortuguese (BR): se comportou mal - agiu malPortuguese (PT): portou-se mal - comportou-se malChinese (Simplified): 行为不端 - 顽皮Chinese (Traditional): 行為不端 - 頑皮Hindi: दुर्व्यवहार किया - शरारत कीArabic: أساء التصرفBengali: দুষ্টুমি করা - improper আচরণ করাRussian: плохо себя вестиJapanese: 悪さをする - 行儀が悪いことをするVietnamese: cư xử không đúng mựcKorean: 버릇없이 굴다 - 예의 없이 행동하다Turkish: yaramazlık yapmak - kötü davranmakUrdu: بدتمیزی کرنا - غلط برتاؤ کرناIndonesian: bersikap nakal - berperilaku tidak baik
Example Sentences
The boy misbehaved in class today.
basic
She apologized because she misbehaved at the party.
basic
My dog misbehaved when left alone at home.
basic
He misbehaved, so he wasn’t allowed dessert.
natural
The students misbehaved during the trip and got a warning.
natural
I’m sorry I misbehaved when I was a kid.
natural