impropry

/ˌɪmproʊˈprɪtɪ, ˌɪmproʊˈprɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

a behavior or situation that is considered socially unacceptable or morally wrong.

“The politician’s scandal was an example of impropriety in public office.”

Synonyms

  • immodesty
  • indecency
  • transgression
  • unseemliness

Antonyms

  • decorum
  • good manners
  • propriety
  • uprightness