unbehaving

English

Etymology

un- +‎ behaving

Adjective

unbehaving (not comparable)

1. (rare, nonstandard) Not behaving in an acceptable or appropriate way; misbehaving.
   • 1937, Journal of Social Hygiene, page 510:

     For so many years you have been surprisingly successful in keeping blinders on my unbehaving and irreverent eyes.

   • 2010, Neliswa Mkhize, If the Lord Is My Shepherd, Why Should I Lack?, page 49:

     The Lord is ready to change that situation of your unbehaving children only if you cast your cares unto Him.