Behavioral Issues In Children

adjective disobedient - failing or refusing to obey rules or someone in authority

• The student was reprimanded for being disobedient and not following the school rules.
• My dog is always disobedient and refuses to listen to my commands.
• She's so disobedient, always doing her own thing without caring about the consequences.
• The disobedient branches of the tree reached out in all directions, defying the usual growth pattern.

adjective talkative in a rude or impudent way

• She was reprimanded by her teacher for being too mouthy during class discussions.
• My little brother can be so mouthy when he doesn't get his way.
• Don't be so mouthy with me, I'm not in the mood for your attitude.
• His mouthy behavior was a clear sign of his insecurity and need for attention.

noun a person who is irritating because they behave as if they know everything

• The student was reprimanded for being a smart aleck during the lecture.
• Don't be such a smart aleck and just answer the question seriously.
• Stop being a smart aleck and just chill out.
• His constant jokes and sarcasm made him come off as a smart aleck in social situations.

noun a person who gossips or reveals secrets

verb to reveal secrets or gossip

• The teacher encourages students to report any misbehavior they witness and not to tattle on each other.
• Don't be a tattle-tale and run to mom every time we have a disagreement.
• Stop being a snitch and tattling on your friends.
• The gossip magazines love to tattle on celebrities and their personal lives.

noun the quality or state of being unruly; disorderly or disruptive behavior

• The teacher struggled to control the unruliness of the students during the class.
• The party was chaotic due to the unruliness of the guests.
• The unruliness of the crowd at the concert was off the charts.
• The unruliness of the weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

noun a person who is idle or lazy

verb to waste time or avoid work

adjective describing someone who is lazy or avoids work

• It is unprofessional to goof-off during work hours.
• Stop goofing-off and start working on your assignment.
• I heard they got fired for goofing-off too much at the office.
• Don't goof-off when it comes to pursuing your dreams.