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- Dictionaryimpropriety/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 Opposite
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IMPROPRIETY definition: 1. behaviour that is dishonest, socially unacceptable, or unsuitable for a particular situation…. Learn more.
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.
IMPROPRIETY meaning: 1. behaviour that is dishonest, socially unacceptable, or unsuitable for a particular situation…. Learn more.
Impropriety definition: the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.. See examples of IMPROPRIETY used in a sentence.
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.
1. the quality of being improper. 2. improper action or behavior. 3. an improper or unacceptable use of a word or phrase ( Ex .: “ borrow ” for “ lend ”) see also barbarism, solecism. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
noun. /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/ [uncountable, countable] (plural improprieties) (formal) behaviour or actions that are dishonest, morally wrong or not appropriate for a person in a position of responsibility. There was no evidence of impropriety. accusations of financial impropriety.
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]
noun. improprieties. The quality of being improper. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Improper action or behavior. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. 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.
behaviour that is not correct, suitable, or honest: The enquiry found no evidence of financial impropriety. (Definition of impropriety from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of impropriety. in Chinese (Traditional) 不誠實的做法，不恰當的行為… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 不诚实的做法，不恰当的行为… See more. in Spanish.
