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improperness

improperness

8.0
Rude behaviour that people think is not polite
  • noun
  • /ɪmˈprɑːpərnəs/
translation icon : impropriedad
  • Her improperness at the formal dinner shocked many of the attendees.

Examples

  • The committee discussed the improperness of his remarks during the meeting.

  • She was criticized for the improperness of her response to the serious situation.

  • The improperness of his comments shocked everyone.

  • Her improperness at the event was noted by the organizers.

  • Her improperness at the formal dinner shocked many of the attendees.

  • She was criticized for the improperness of her response to the serious situation.

  • The committee discussed the improperness of his remarks during the meeting.

Synonyms

impropriety
vsimproperness
  • Formal
16 8.0

Behavior that is not socially acceptable

is a general state used for manners and overall conduct
wrongness
vsimproperness
6 6.8

A state of being not accepted by society or by moral standards

focuses on manners and polite conduct rather than moral judgment
inappropriateness
vsimproperness
4 7.0

Not being suitable for a situation or place

refers to a general state about manners rather than specific situations
unseemliness
vsimproperness
8.6

A way someone acts or looks that seems not proper in public

focuses on manners and general conduct rather than looks
unbecomingness
vsimproperness
  • Formal
9.1

The quality of being inappropriate in behavior or appearance

is used mainly for manners and behavior more than looks

Antonyms

decency
155 3.0

Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules

properness
6.5

Being correct and appropriate for a situation

How Proper

propriety
  • Formal
27 7.4
improperness
8.0
indecency
  • NSFW
12 6.3

Surface Forms

improperness singular
impropernesses plural

Morphology

improperness = improper (transparent) = im + proper + ness

The adjective 'improper' is a straightforward negative formation (im- + proper), and adding '-ness' produces the expected noun meaning.

Etymology

Improperness comes from the prefix im- meaning 'not' and the word proper, which means 'right' or 'correct'. That's why improperness describes the state of being 'not correct' in actions or manners, especially when someone does not follow social rules.