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impropriety


Meanings
  • Noun

    The actions or behavior that go against what is proper or acceptable.

    - "His impropriety during the business meeting caused a scandal."
    - "The teacher reprimanded the student for her improprieties in class."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
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propriety , improvisery , adventurety , innocuity
Variants
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improprieties , impropriety
Forms
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The verb form is 'improprietize' or 'improprie'.


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'improperius', meaning not proper or fit.


Trivia
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  1. Impropriety is often used in legal contexts to refer to actions that go against the law or regulations.

  2. In the world of fashion, an impropriety is a mistake or error in dressing up.

  3. Impropriety was a popular theme in Renaissance art, with many works depicting scenes of nudity and sexuality that challenged societal norms.


Related Concepts
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  1. Etiquette: Impropriety is the opposite of etiquette, which refers to the rules of polite behavior in society.

  2. Moral dilemma: Impropriety often involves moral dilemmas, where individuals must choose between right and wrong actions.


Culture
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Impropriety has been a theme in literature, particularly in works that explore the complexities of human behavior and morality. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov commits an impropriety by murdering an old pawnbroker, which sets off a chain of events leading to his eventual confession and redemption.

How to Memorize "impropriety"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a situation where someone behaves inappropriately in a formal setting, such as a wedding or a business meeting.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'impropriety' with the concept of inappropriate behavior or actions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Inappropriate actions make people uneasy' to remember the meaning of impropriety.


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