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BEHAVING Antonyms

11 antonyms for behaving. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For BEHAVING

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
disobedient

adjective

adj

adjective

• not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

adjective satellite

• unwilling to submit to authority

disorderly

adjective

adj

adjective

• undisciplined and unruly

adjective satellite

• in utter disorder

• completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing

disruptive

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

naughty

adjective satellite

• suggestive of sexual impropriety

• badly behaved

undisciplined

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• not subjected to discipline

• not subjected to correction or discipline

• lacking in discipline or control

unmanageable

adjective

adj

adjective

• difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

• hard to control

adjective satellite

• difficult to solve or alleviate

• incapable of being controlled or managed

unruly

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

• unwilling to submit to authority

• incapable of being controlled

wayward

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• resistant to guidance or discipline

misbehaving

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• behave badly

acting out

noun

n

noun

• a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult

• (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic

misbehave

verb

v

verb

• behave badly

Alternatives for DISOBEDIENT

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Alternatives for DISORDERLY

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Alternatives for DISRUPTIVE

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Alternatives for NAUGHTY

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Alternatives for UNDISCIPLINED

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Alternatives for UNMANAGEABLE

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Alternatives for UNRULY

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Alternatives for WAYWARD

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