impropriety

/,imprə'praiəti/

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Word: Impropriety

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:Impropriety refers to actions or behaviors that are considered inappropriate, indecent, or not suitable in a particular situation. It can also describe the state of being improper or not following social norms.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "impropriety" to discuss behaviors that violate social expectations or rules.
• It often relates to situations in formal settings, such as workplaces or social gatherings, where certain behaviors are expected.

Examples:

1. Simple Example: "The manager was worried about the impropriety of having a party during work hours."
2. Advanced Example: "The committee investigated the impropriety of the politician's actions, which included accepting gifts from lobbyists."

Variants:

• Improper (adjective): Describes something that is not proper or suitable.
  • Example: "His improper behavior at the meeting made everyone uncomfortable."
• Impropriately (adverb): Describes doing something in an improper manner.
  • Example: "She spoke impropriately during the formal event."

Different Meanings:

1. Undue Intimacy: When someone behaves too closely or familiarly with someone else in a way that makes others uncomfortable.

   • Example: "The impropriety shown between the coworkers raised eyebrows."

2. Indecent Act: Any behavior that is considered offensive or morally wrong.

   • Example: "The impropriety of his remarks led to a formal complaint."

Synonyms:

• Inappropriateness
• Indecency
• Unseemliness
• Unsuitability

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Cross the line": To do something that is considered unacceptable or improper.
  • Example: "He really crossed the line with his comments during the meeting."
• "Step out of line": To behave in a way that is not acceptable.
  • Example: "If you step out of line at the company party, there may be consequences."

Summary:

Impropriety is about actions or behaviors that don’t fit social expectations. It can refer to being too familiar, behaving inappropriately, or acting in a way that is considered unseemly.

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Noun

1. an act of undue intimacy
2. an indecent or improper act
3. the condition of being improper
4. an improper demeanor

Synonyms

• familiarity
• indecorum
• liberty
• indecency
• improperness