impropriety (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/
Definition
A failure to observe standards of proper behavior or morality, especially in a social or professional context.
Examples
The politician was accused of financial impropriety after accepting lavish gifts.
Her casual remarks at the solemn ceremony were seen as a grave impropriety.
The school addressed the impropriety of students using phones during class time.
How to Use impropriety
- an act of impropriety (collocation)
- A specific instance of improper behavior. — "His rude comment was considered an act of impropriety."
- accused of impropriety (collocation)
- To be charged with or suspected of improper conduct. — "The CEO was accused of impropriety regarding the company's expenses."
- questionable impropriety (collocation)
- An impropriety that is debatable or not clearly defined as such. — "Some found his methods to be of questionable impropriety, while others saw no issue."
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