appropriateness

• Nom désignant la qualité de ce qui est approprié, pertinent ou adapté à une situation ou à un but donné.

A noun referring to the quality of being suitable, proper, or fitting for a particular situation or purpose.

indénombrable

1. Suitability for a situationB2formal

   The quality of being correct or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

   Caractère approprié

   • The appropriateness of her comments was questioned by the committee.
   • He always acts with appropriateness in formal settings.
   • The appropriateness of the dress code was discussed at the meeting.

   Synonymesappositenessaptnesscorrectnessfitnessfittingnessproprietyrightnessseemlinesssuitability

   Antonymesimproprietyinappropriatenessunsuitability

2. Correctness of behaviorB2formal

   The quality of behaving in a way that is socially acceptable or morally right.

   Bien-séance

   • The appropriateness of his conduct was praised by his peers.
   • She questioned the appropriateness of telling jokes at a funeral.
   • The teacher emphasized the appropriateness of respectful language.

   Synonymesacceptabilitycorrectnessdecencydecorumfitnesspropernessproprietyrightnessseemlinesssuitability

   Antonymesimproprietyindecorumindelicacy