impropriety

• Sustantivo que denota una cualidad o acción que es inapropiada, indecorosa o que viola las normas sociales o morales de conducta. También puede referirse a un acto o comentario que resulta ofensivo o fuera de lugar.

A noun referring to behavior or actions that are considered improper, inappropriate, or not in accordance with accepted standards of conduct.

incontable

1. Unacceptable behaviorC1formal

   Behavior that is not proper, appropriate, or socially acceptable.

   Comportamiento inapropiado

   • The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
   • Any impropriety in the workplace will be investigated.
   • His impropriety at the formal dinner shocked the guests.

   Sinónimosincivilityindecorumindiscretionmisbehaviormisconducttransgressionunseemlinesswrongdoing

   Antónimoscorrectnessdecencydecorumetiquettepropriety

2. IncorrectnessC1formal

   The quality of being unsuitable or incorrect for a particular situation.

   incorrección, impropiedad

   • The impropriety of his remarks was immediately obvious.
   • She was criticized for the impropriety of her attire at the ceremony.
   • The impropriety of the decision led to public outrage.

   Sinónimosinappropriatenessincorrectnessindecorumunfitnessunsuitability

   Antónimosappropriatenesscorrectnessfitnessproprietysuitability