gross misconduct

ɡroʊs mɪsˈkɒndʌkt

Definition

Definition of gross misconduct - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

workplace behavior

very bad behavior that breaks important rules at work

He was fired for gross misconduct after stealing company money.
Gross misconduct will result in immediate dismissal.
The company has zero tolerance for gross misconduct.

gross negligence

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with gross

gross out

cause someone to feel disgusted or repulsed

The horror movie really grossed me out.

gross up

increase a net amount to include deductions like taxes

They will gross up your salary for tax purposes.

gross annual income

total money earned in one year before any taxes or deductions

Your gross annual income includes salary, bonuses, and rental payments.

gross wage

total pay earned before any taxes or other deductions are taken

The contract states that her gross wage will be $3,000 per month.

gross-out

something that causes disgust or revulsion

The movie was a total gross-out with all the gore.

gross indecency

extremely indecent or offensive behavior

The scandal involved allegations of gross indecency.

Expressions with misconduct

sexual misconduct

unwanted sexual advances or actions

She reported his sexual misconduct to the authorities.

industrial misconduct

negligent behavior by an employee in a workplace

The company fired him for industrial misconduct.

professional misconduct

wrongful behavior by a worker that breaks rules of their job

The lawyer was suspended for professional misconduct during the trial.

game misconduct

penalty suspending a player for the game's remainder

The player received a game misconduct for fighting.

View all translations of gross misconduct

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:faute grave, ...
German:grobes Fehlverhalten, ...
Italian:grave insubordinazione, ...
Spanish:falta grave, ...
Portuguese:falta grave, ...
Chinese:重大不当行为, ...
Japanese:重大な不正行為, ...
Arabic:سوء سلوك جسيم, ...
Hebrew:הֲפָרַת מִשְׁמַעַת חֲמוּרָה, ...
Russian:грубое нарушение, ...
Ukrainian:грубе порушення дисципліни, ...
Hindi:गंभीर कदाचार, ...
Bengali:গুরুতর দোষ, ...
Catalan:falta greu, ...
Czech:hrubé porušení pracovní kázně, ...
Danish:grov forseelse, ...
Dutch:ernstig wangedrag, ...
Greek:σοβαρό παράπτωμα, ...
Hungarian:súlyos kötelezettségszegés, ...
Khmer:កំហុសធ្ងន់ធ្ងរ, ...
Korean:중대한 비위 행위, ...
Persian:رفتار ناپسند شدید, ...
Polish:poważne wykroczenie, ...
Portuguese (BR):falta grave, ...
Romanian:abateri grave, ...
Swedish:allvarligt tjänstefel, ...
Thai:การประพฤติผิดร้ายแรง, ...
Turkish:ağır usulsüzlük, ...
Vietnamese:hành vi sai phạm nghiêm trọng, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.