Words To Avoid In Formal Settings

noun offensive language or behavior

adjective related to offensive language or behavior

• The use of profanity is not tolerated in this workplace.
• Please try to refrain from using profanity around the children.
• He dropped so much profanity during the argument.
• Her anger was like a storm, filled with profanity and fury.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to describe how something is done

• She behaved unbecomingly at the formal dinner, causing quite a scandal.
• He was dressed unbecomingly for the job interview, wearing ripped jeans and a t-shirt.
• She acted unbecomingly at the party, getting into a fight with another guest.
• His words were unbecomingly harsh, leaving a lasting impact on the team morale.

noun a deliberate act or display of disrespect or insult

verb to offend or insult someone deliberately

• The ambassador considered the insult to be one of the greatest affronts to diplomacy.
• She was deeply hurt by his affronts to her character.
• I can't believe he had the nerve to throw those affronts at me!
• His disregard for the rules was a constant affront to authority.