Misbehaved

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvd/

Misbehaved (verb)

  1. To behave badly, especially by breaking rules or not listening to an adult or teacher.
  2. To act in a way that is not acceptable, often causing problems or harm.
  3. To work badly or not as expected, usually because of a fault or error.

Examples

  • The child misbehaved during the lesson.
  • The dog misbehaved when the door opened.