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Meaning of improprieties
The primary meaning of "improprieties" refers to actions or behaviors that are not proper or acceptable according to social norms or standards.
Etymology of improprieties
The word "improprieties" has its roots in the Latin words "improprius" meaning "not one's own" and the suffix "-ties" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The term originated in the 15th century, initially referring to the act of taking something that does not belong to oneself, and later expanded to include a broader range of improper or unacceptable behaviors
Synonyms
irregularities
misdeeds
misbehaviors
misconduct
wrongdoing
immodesties
indecencies
offenses
transgressions
misdemeanors
felonies
crimes
corruptions
abuses
malfeasances
misfeasances
nonfeasances
delinquencies
depravities
immoralities
iniquities
vices
sins
transgressions
lapses
errors
faults
mistakes
blunders
Definitions
- The quality or state of being improper or unacceptable
- * Behavior or actions that are not in accordance with social norms or standards
Usage Examples
- The company was fined for the improprieties of its executives, who had been embezzling funds for years
- * The politician's improprieties during the election campaign led to a loss of public trust
Antonyms
proprieties
virtues
moralities
righteousness
correctness
decency
integrity
honesty
uprightness
rectitude
respectability
legitimacy
lawfulness
innocence
purity
chastity
modesty
humility