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Indecent or improper social behavior
“Wang's reprehensible behavior was made worse by his use of the dowry to purchase a concubine, apparently suggesting that his social impropriety was compounded by lasciviousness.”
Unscrupulous or immoral behavior
“The witness said he was not aware of any hint of anything improper or any impropriety in the granting of the licence.”
Something that is, or considered, a transgression or misdemeanor
“The administration of the Prime Minister also has been accused of financial impropriety.”
A mistake or error, typically tactless or embarrassing in nature
“We thank Dr. Boydell for bringing to our notice this unintended impropriety.”
An embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation
“At the very beginning of the dinner, I disgraced myself by a piece of tactless impropriety.”
The condition of being infelicitous, unsuitable or unfitting
“The letter begins by worrying over the impropriety of the song in a facetious tone.”
Vulgar or lewd behavior, typically with a humorous bent
The state or fact of lacking tact or class in one's comportment
Immoral or wanton conduct or behavior
The quality of being bad
Unwanted sexual advance
The state of being unlawful
An action or event that causes general public outrage
Crudity, savagery, especially in speech
The quality or state of being inadvisable
Rudeness or lack of respect
The quality or condition of being erroneous
Small fault
The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
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