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Word: Impropriety
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century (also in the sense ‘inaccuracy’): from French impropriété or Latin improprietas, from improprius (see improper)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌɪmprəˈprʌɪɪti
Dialects: British English
Definition:
failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behaviour or character
Short Definition:failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty
Examples:- she was scandalized at the impropriety of the question
- there are no demonstrable legal improprieties
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