unbehaving

/ʌnˈbiːˌheɪvɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

refusing or failing to behave in a civilized or acceptable manner

“The unbehaving child was sent out of the classroom for disrupting the lesson.”

2. adjective

refusing or failing to behave in a civilized or acceptable manner

“The unbehaving teenagers were causing trouble in the town square.”

Synonyms

  • disobedient
  • misbehaving
  • unruly

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • respectful
  • well-behaved