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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.”
The state or quality of being obscene
Immoral or wanton conduct or behavior
Immoral or wicked behavior
Any form of contact that is unwelcome, typically sexual in nature
An action or event that causes general public outrage
Rudeness or lack of respect
Cruel or violent behavior or acts
The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Minor wrongdoing, improper act, misdemeanor, or vice
The quality or state of being inadvisable
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