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impropriety

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/ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/ · im-pro-pri-e-ty

A failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

Meanings

nounformal

A failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

معیارات کی پابندی نہ کرنا یا مناسبیت یا شائستگی ظاہر نہ کرنا؛ غیر مناسب رویہ۔

غیر مناسبیت

ghair munasibiyat

Formal: غیر موزوں

Synonyms

indecencyimproprietyunseemlinessبے ادبینقصانغیر شائستگی

Antonyms

decencyproprietymodestyشائستگیمناسبتنیکی

Common Collocations

  • social impropriety
  • impropriety in business
  • moral impropriety

Example Sentences

His comments at the meeting were seen as an impropriety that could undermine his position.

اس کے تبصرے کو میٹنگ میں ایک غیر مناسبیت سمجھا گیا جو اس کی حیثیت کو نقصان پہنچا سکتی ہے۔

Us ke tabsaray ko meeting mein aik ghair munasibiyat samjha gaya jo is ki haisiyat ko nuqsan pahunchaa sakti hai.

The impropriety of her actions prompted a formal inquiry.

اس کے عمل کی غیر مناسبیت نے ایک رسمی تحقیق کی طلب کی۔

Us ke amal ki ghair munasibiyat ne aik rasmi tahqiqat ki talab ki.

There was a clear impropriety in their dealings that raised concerns among the stakeholders.

ان کے معاملات میں واضح غیر مناسبیت تھی جس نے اسٹیک ہولڈرز میں خدشات پیدا کیے۔

Un ke maamlaat mein wazeh ghair munasibiyat thi jis ne stakeholders mein khoshaat paida kiye.

Easily Confused With

inappropriateness:While both refer to unfitness, 'impropriety' emphasizes moral failure, whereas 'inappropriateness' often relates to suitability in context.

Word Family

appropriate
adjectiveمناسب
proper
adjectiveدرست
improper
adjectiveغیر مناسب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'impropriety' as the opposite of 'proper', which can help you remember its meaning related to inappropriate behavior.

Imagine a formal event with someone wearing casual clothes, representing impropriety.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بے ادبی نہ کر، کچھ تو خضوع سے آ، بہت کچھ تیرے دل کی بات ہے، لیکن یہ بھی ہے ضروری

Be adabi na kar, kuch to khuzoo se aa, Bohat kuch tere dil ki baat hai, lekin yeh bhi hai zaroori

Do not show disrespect, come with humility, Much lies in your heart, but this too is essential.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ کی صفائی، دل کی ناپاکی

Haath ki safai, dil ki naapaki

Clean hands, dirty heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "improprius" — not one's own, inappropriate

First known use: 16th century

The term has evolved from Latin to denote behavior or actions that are deemed inappropriate or improper.