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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But even if such actions aren’t influenced by insider knowledge, ethics experts warn that trading stock while the federal government’s actions move markets can create the appearance of impropriety.
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Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 May 2025
The White House has previously downplayed concerns about potential conflicts of interest between Trump and his family crypto businesses, saying the president uses a blind trust to avoid improprieties.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 May 2025
Herman denied any improprieties from the Carter- and Clinton-era dealings and no inquests were launched.
Herman, confirmed in April 1997, was soon thrown into a major labor clash.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Although Yoon steadfastly denies any impropriety, mass protests erupted to demand accountability and his ouster.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
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Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 May 2025
The White House has previously downplayed concerns about potential conflicts of interest between Trump and his family crypto businesses, saying the president uses a blind trust to avoid improprieties.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 May 2025
Herman denied any improprieties from the Carter- and Clinton-era dealings and no inquests were launched.
Herman, confirmed in April 1997, was soon thrown into a major labor clash.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Although Yoon steadfastly denies any impropriety, mass protests erupted to demand accountability and his ouster.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 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 May. 2025.
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