Impropriety - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌɪmprəˈpraɪətɪ|  American pronunciation of the word impropriety
Brit.  |ˌɪmprəˈpraɪətɪ|  British pronunciation of the word impropriety

noun

- an improper demeanor
- the condition of being improper
- an indecent or improper act (syn: indecency)
- an act of undue intimacy (syn: familiarity, indecorum, liberty)

Extra examples

He has a reputation for impropriety.

The judge excused herself from the case to avoid any appearance of impropriety.

She was shocked by the young man's impropriety.

She was shocked by the impropriety of his behavior.

He has been accused of financial improprieties.

Accusations of impropriety were made against the company's directors.

Word forms

noun
singular: impropriety
plural: improprieties
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