What is another word for behaved badly?

Pronunciation: [bɪhˈe͡ɪvd bˈadli] (IPA)

When it comes to describing someone who has "behaved badly," there are plenty of synonyms to choose from. Words like misbehaved, acted inappropriately, misconducted oneself, transgressed, and behaved unreliably all convey the idea that someone has acted unacceptably. Other options include words like acted out, behaved disgracefully, disgraced oneself, and acted rudely. Picking the right synonym can depend on the context and severity of the behavior in question, as well as the tone you want to strike when describing it. But with so many options available, you're sure to find a synonym that accurately captures the situation.

What are the hypernyms for Behaved badly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for behaved badly?

The phrase "behaved badly" can be described by several antonyms. For example, "behaved well" implies that someone was on their best behavior, following social norms and conventions with grace and poise. "Behaved appropriately" suggests that someone's conduct was suited to the situation, and did not violate any social or ethical norms. "Behaved politely" suggests that someone showed respect and consideration for others, behaving carefully and thoughtfully. "Behaved maturely" implies that someone acted responsibly and showed good judgment, taking an adult approach to a situation. Conversely, "behaved rudely," "behaved offensively," and "behaved disrespectfully" all indicate that someone's behavior was inappropriate, offensive, or downright impolite.

What are the antonyms for Behaved badly?

  • v.

    act up (misbehave)

Famous quotes with Behaved badly

  • If the markets had behaved badly, that would obviously add to people's sense of alarm... but there has been a lot of reassurance coming, particularly in the way the Brits handled all this. There seems to be no great fear that something like that is going to happen here.
    Brit Hume
  • As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.
    Lew Wallace
  • The miller's daughter of fourteen could not believe that high gentry behaved badly to their wives, but her mother instructed her — "Oh, child, men's men: gentle or simple, they're much of a muchness..."
    George Eliot
  • When one does another person an injustice, in some mysterious way it does one good to discover (or to persuade oneself) that the injured party has also behaved badly or unfairly in some little matter or other; it is always a relief to the conscience if one can apportion some measure of guilt to the person one has betrayed.
    Stefan Zweig
  • Her general drift was clear enough: we were all very special, being Hailsham students, and so it was all the more disappointing when we behaved badly.
    Kazuo Ishiguro

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