Impropriety: meaning, definitions and examples
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impropriety
[ ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.