impropriety
noun/ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/
Frequency rank: #16,440 most common English word
Meaning
behaviour that is morally wrong or not appropriate for the situation.
Example sentence
The judge was removed from the case due to allegations of impropriety in his handling of the evidence.
Synonyms & related words
- misconduct
- wrongdoing
- indiscretion
- misbehavior
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