Meaning of impropriety in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪədi/

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  1. Noun

    impropriety

    Etymology

    early 17th century (also in the sense ‘inaccuracy’): from French impropriété or Latin improprietas, from improprius (see improper)

    Definitions

    1. an improper demeanor

    Antonyms

  2. 2. an indecent or improper act
  3. 3. an act of undue intimacy

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  • « Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. No man will admire her the more, no woman will like her the better for it. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former, and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter. »
    Jane Austen

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