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   impropriety

   /ˌɪmprəˈprʌɪɪti/

   noun

   • 1. failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behaviour or character: "she was scandalized at the impropriety of the question" Similar wrongdoingmisconductdishonestycorruptionunscrupulousnessillegitimacyunprofessionalismirregularityinappropriatenessunseemlinessindecorousnessindiscretionindelicacyinjudiciousnessindecencyimmoralityunwholesomenessimmodestyindecorumbad tasteimpolitenesstransgressionmisdemeanouroffencemisdeedimproper actsincrimefelonyindiscretionmistakesliperrorblunderlapsepeccadilloarchaic:trespassOpposite propriety

   Word Origin early 17th century (also in the sense ‘inaccuracy’): from French impropriété or Latin improprietas, from improprius (see improper).

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   IMPROPRIETY definition: 1. behaviour that is dishonest, socially unacceptable, or unsuitable for a particular situation…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of IMPROPRIETY is an improper or indecorous act or remark; especially : an unacceptable use of a word or of language. How to use impropriety in a sentence.

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   IMPROPRIETY meaning: 1. behaviour that is dishonest, socially unacceptable, or unsuitable for a particular situation…. Learn more.

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   Impropriety definition: the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.. See examples of IMPROPRIETY used in a sentence.

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   Impropriety is a violation of a rule of behavior, manners, or etiquette. So while it is fitting and proper to wear a bikini top and a sarong to the beach, to do so at church would be considered an impropriety.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPROPRIETY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. lack of propriety; indecency; indecorum. 2. an improper act or use. 3. the state of being improper. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. impropriety in American English. (ˌɪmproʊˈpraɪəti ) noun Word forms: plural ˌimproˈprieties. 1. the quality of being improper. 2. improper action or behavior. 3.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › improprietyImpropriety - definition of impropriety by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the quality or condition of being improper. 2. inappropriateness; unsuitableness. 3. unseemliness; indecorousness. 4. an erroneous or unsuitable expression or act. 5. an improper use of language. [1605–15; < Late Latin]

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   IMPROPRIETY definition: behaviour that is not correct, suitable, or honest: . Learn more.

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    An improper or unacceptable use of a word or phrase (Ex.: “borrow” for “lend”) Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: indecency. liberty. indecorum. familiarity. improperness. inopportunity. incongruity. unseemliness. blunder. unsuitableness. unfitness. indiscretion. gaffe. faux-pas.

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    impropriety meaning, definition, what is impropriety: behaviour or an action that is wrong or ...: Learn more.