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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act badly" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone behaving in a poor or inappropriate manner.
Example: "During the meeting, he chose to act badly, interrupting others and making rude comments."
Alternatives: "behave poorly" or "conduct oneself poorly".
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Looking to more broadly ethical, but not yet moral, norms, it may be possible to act badly without acting either immorally or imprudently.
If so, it follows that when Christians act badly, they are acting in opposition to the teaching of Christianity, but when Muslims act badly, they are acting, in his words, "according to the teaching of Islam".
If your kitty has previously had no trouble and is suddenly acting out, try thinking of some reasons that could be causing them to act badly.
ESPN employees act badly just as people at large and small companies do.
"If I act badly, for example, it may reaffirm that black women are aggressive.
Without money, act badly enough for long enough and life would become almost impossible.
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Almost everyone connected with the credit bubble acted badly.
With that in mind, I think your firm acted badly.
It is the dollar crumpler who acted badly here.
I had acted badly, but at least she was in the hospital.
While you acted badly, your colleague acted worse, imperiling the defendant and betraying your trust.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com