Wrongdoing

/ˈrɔːŋˌduː.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Illegal or immoral behavior; an act that is considered unethical or unethical.

The committee was formed to investigate allegations of wrongdoing within the organization.

An act of wrongdoing; a specific offense or wrongdoing committed.

He admitted to the wrongdoing but insisted it was a one-time mistake.

Behavior that deviates from what is considered right or proper.

The school has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of wrongdoing by its students.

Derived from the words 'wrong' and 'doing', meaning the act of doing something wrong.

wrongdoing in the workplace:

Unethical or illegal actions occurring in a business setting.

punishment for wrongdoing:

Consequences imposed for committing a wrongful act.

expose wrongdoing:

To reveal unethical or illegal actions.

Getting into trouble.

He’s always getting into wrongdoing, just can't stay out of trouble.

Breaking the rules.

They know their actions were wrong, but they don't care about the wrongdoing.