impropriety

• Nom désignant un comportement ou des actions jugés inappropriés, inconvenants ou contraires aux normes de conduite admises.

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

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1. Unacceptable behaviorC1formal

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

   Comportement inconvenant

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

   Synonymesincivilityindecorumindiscretionmisbehaviormisconducttransgressionunseemlinesswrongdoing

   Antonymescorrectnessdecencydecorumetiquettepropriety

2. IncorrectnessC1formal

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

   Impropriété

   • 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.

   Synonymesinappropriatenessincorrectnessindecorumunfitnessunsuitability

   Antonymesappropriatenesscorrectnessfitnessproprietysuitability