Improper
Improper adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.
Misbehaving and improper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misbehaving" instead an adjective "Improper".
Nearby Word: improperly
Misbehaving
Misbehaving adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.
Usage example: a new approach for disciplining a chronically misbehaving child
Improper and misbehaving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Improper" instead an adjective "Misbehaving".
Nearby Words: misbehavior, misbehaved
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Misbehaving and Improper. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/improper/misbehaving
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