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unsuitable behavior

[/ʌnˈsuːtəbl bɪˈheɪvjər/]
nounpl: unsuitable behaviors
comportamento inadequado
1. conduct or actions that are inappropriate, improper, or not fitting for a particular situation, context, or social setting
His unsuitable behavior at the formal dinner embarrassed the entire family.
Seu comportamento inadequado no jantar formal envergonhou toda a família.
2. actions that violate social norms, professional standards, or expected etiquette
The teacher reported the student's unsuitable behavior to the principal.
A professora relatou o comportamento inadequado do aluno ao diretor.
NYC Slang
acting out / bad behavior / misbehavior
Synonyms
improper behaviorinappropriate conductunbecoming behaviorindecorous behaviorill-mannered conduct
Antonyms
suitable behaviorappropriate conductproper behaviorfitting behavioracceptable conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento inadequado
most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
comportamento impróprio
alternative formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
comportamento impróprio
preferred in formal and official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of line
cross the line
stepping out of bounds
not on the level
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