impropriety
intermediateB2/ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/ · im-pro-pri-e-ty
A failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Meanings
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
Synonyms
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.
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💡 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.