impropriety

noun
UK: /ˌɪm.prəˈpraɪ.ə.ti/
US: /ˌɪm.prəˈpraɪ.ə.ti/

  1. Behavior that is dishonest, morally wrong, or not appropriate, especially in a professional or public situation.

    1. There was no impropriety, and nothing illegal was done.
    2. The newspaper reported on the financial impropriety involving several high-ranking officials.

  2. An action that is considered morally wrong or unacceptable.

    1. He denied any impropriety in his dealings with the company.
    2. Allegations of impropriety led to an investigation of the charity's fundraising activities and the extent of the impropriety.

Synonyms

indecency breach scandal wrongdoing infraction misconduct offense
impropriety plural-noun

  1. The quality or state of being improper or unsuitable.

    1. She was shocked by the impropriety of his suggestion.
    2. The guests gasped at the impropriety of wearing jeans to the formal gala event, a clear breach of etiquette.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impropriety" in English means: Behavior that is dishonest, morally wrong, or not appropriate, especially in a professional or public situation., An action that is considered morally wrong or unacceptable..

The phonetic transcription of "impropriety" is /ˌɪm.prəˈpraɪ.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌɪm.prəˈpraɪ.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impropriety": indecency, breach, scandal, wrongdoing, infraction, misconduct, offense.

Example usage of "impropriety": "There was no impropriety, and nothing illegal was done.". More examples on the page.