Synonyms of impropriety
16 similar words
Another word for impropriety is wickedness. Other synonyms of impropriety are immorality, indecency, dishonour, unrighteousness and ungodliness.
Synonyms and similar words for impropriety
nounThe condition of being improper.
- dishonourLack of honour or integrity.
- indecencyLack of decency; the property or degree of being indecent.
- unseemlinessThe state of being unseemly.
- immoralityThe state or quality of being immoral; vice.
- improbityA lack of probity or integrity; dishonesty.
- ungodlinessThe state of being ungodly.
- unhonourThe lack or absence of honour; dishonour.
- unprobity
- unproprietyImpropriety.
- unrighteousnessThe state of being unrighteous.
- unrightfulnessThe state or quality of being unrightful.
- unsaintlinessThe quality of being unsaintly.
- unuprightnessThe quality of being unupright.
- unvirtuousnessQuality of being unvirtuous.
- wickednessThe state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
- undecency obsolete
Meaning of impropriety
- noun The condition of being improper.
- noun An improper act.
- noun Improper language.
impropriety in other languages
Questions about synonyms of impropriety
- What is another word for impropriety?
- Impropriety has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wickedness, immorality, indecency, dishonour, unrighteousness, ungodliness, unseemliness and improbity.
- What does impropriety mean?
- Impropriety means the condition of being improper.
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