impropriety /ˌɪmprəˈprajəti/ noun
plural improprieties
impropriety
/ˌɪmprəˈprajəti/
noun
plural improprieties
Learner's definition of IMPROPRIETY
formal
1 [noncount]
a : rude or immoral behavior : improper behavior粗鲁的举止；不正当的行为 -
He has a reputation for impropriety.他举止轻浮，众人皆知。
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The judge excused herself from the case to avoid any appearance of impropriety.为避免出现任何不当的行为，那名女法官退出了此案的审理。
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She was shocked by the young man's impropriety.那个年轻人粗鲁的行为令她震惊。
b : a rude or improper quality粗鲁；不当；没有素养 2
[count] : a wrong or immoral act : an improper act不得体的行为；不道德的行为