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Impropriety: meaning, definitions and examples

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impropriety

 

[ ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social behavior

Lack of propriety; the quality of being inappropriate or improper.

Synonyms

immodesty, inappropriateness, indecency

Examples of usage

  • The politician's impropriety was exposed by the media.
  • Her impropriety at the formal event shocked the guests.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

An incorrect or inappropriate act or remark in an official or professional situation.

Synonyms

malpractice, misconduct, wrongdoing

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer was accused of impropriety during the trial.
  • The company's impropriety led to a investigation by the authorities.

Translations

Translations of the word "impropriety" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impropriedade

🇮🇳 अनुचितता

🇩🇪 Unangemessenheit

🇮🇩 ketidakwajaran

🇺🇦 недоречність

🇵🇱 niewłaściwość

🇯🇵 不適切

🇫🇷 impropriété

🇪🇸 impropiedad

🇹🇷 uygunsuzluk

🇰🇷 부적절

🇸🇦 غير مناسب

🇨🇿 nevhodnost

🇸🇰 neprimeranosť

🇨🇳 不当

🇸🇮 neprimernost

🇮🇸 óviðeigindi

🇰🇿 жарамсыздық

🇬🇪 უხერხულობა

🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluq

🇲🇽 impropiedad

Etymology

The word 'impropriety' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'improprietas', which means 'inappropriateness'. Over time, it has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are considered improper or inappropriate in social, professional, or legal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,530, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.