impropriety
Use Impropriety in a sentence
prəˈpraɪ noun, plural im·pro·pri·e·ties for 4, 5.
1.
the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.
2.
inappropriateness; unsuitableness.
3.
unseemliness; indecorousness.
4.
an erroneous or unsuitable expression, act, etc.
5.
an improper use of a word or phrase.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | lack of propriety; indecency; indecorum |
| 2. | an improper act or use |
| 3. | the state of being improper |
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Example sentences
On the other hand, if there were any impropriety in a private company, the public might not get to hear about it.
The students didn't seem to understand the impropriety of their language in those situations, since no one taught them.
Avoid even the appearance of impropriety with students, even if it means you have to be somewhat aloof towards them.
The scandalized stage manager immediately ordered him to correct this impropriety.
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