impropriety
noun
im·pro·pri·e·ty
ˌim-p(r)ə-ˈprī-ə-tē 
plural improprieties
1
: an improper or indecorous act or remark
especially
: an unacceptable use of a word or of language
2
: the quality or state of being improper
Examples of impropriety in a Sentence
He has a reputation for impropriety.
The judge excused herself from the case to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
She was shocked by the young man's impropriety.
She was shocked by the impropriety of his behavior.
He has been accused of financial improprieties.
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There’s no indication that Tomorrowland’s setback is the result of impropriety.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
The investigation was closed after three days, with Fleming being cleared of impropriety.
—Ryan Gaydos , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Rebuffing the mayor, Judge Dale E. Ho dismissed the notion that there was any prosecutorial impropriety.
—Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Vaus said the investigation needed to be completely independent to avoid even the appearance of impropriety, and that is why the city hired an outside firm to conduct it.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
The investigation was closed after three days, with Fleming being cleared of impropriety.
—Ryan Gaydos , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Rebuffing the mayor, Judge Dale E. Ho dismissed the notion that there was any prosecutorial impropriety.
—Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Vaus said the investigation needed to be completely independent to avoid even the appearance of impropriety, and that is why the city hired an outside firm to conduct it.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for impropriety
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“Impropriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impropriety. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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