Impropriety

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

Definitions of impropriety

noun a failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper language, behavior, or character

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the impropriety of wearing pajamas to a fancy restaurant.

A2 The teacher explained the impropriety of cheating on exams.

B1 The company has strict policies against any form of impropriety in the workplace.

B2 The politician's career was ruined by allegations of financial impropriety.

C1 The investigation uncovered evidence of widespread impropriety within the organization.

C2 The committee was formed to address the systemic impropriety within the legal system.

Examples of impropriety in a Sentence

formal The investigation revealed evidence of financial impropriety within the company.

informal There were rumors of impropriety going on behind the scenes.

slang I can't believe the level of impropriety that was going on!

figurative His actions were a clear impropriety in the eyes of the law.

Grammatical Forms of impropriety

• past tense: improprieted
• plural: improprieties
• comparative: more improper
• superlative: most improper
• present tense: impropriety
• future tense: will impropriety
• perfect tense: has impropriety
• continuous tense: is improprietying
• singular: impropriety
• positive degree: impropriety
• infinitive: to impropriety
• gerund: improprietying
• participle: improprietyed

Origin and Evolution of impropriety

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impropriety' originated from the Latin word 'improprietatem' which means 'not suitable or proper'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'impropriety' has come to be used to describe behavior or speech that is inappropriate, indecorous, or unsuitable in various contexts.