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impropriety in German

impropriety in German is Unanständigkeit, Ungebührlichkeit, Ungehörigkeit — impropriety means behaviour or an action that is unsuitable or improper, especially by breaking a social or moral standard.

impropriety in German

Unanständigkeit
noun
(uncountable) The condition of being improper.
Ungebührlichkeit
noun
(uncountable) The condition of being improper.
Ungehörigkeit
noun
(uncountable) The condition of being improper.
Fehlverhalten
noun
(countable) An improper act.
Ungehörigkeit
noun
(countable) An improper act.

What does "impropriety" mean?

  1. noun Behaviour or an action that is unsuitable or improper, especially by breaking a social or moral standard.
    "The official resigned after allegations of financial impropriety."
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impropriety in a sentence

  • The official resigned after allegations of financial impropriety.
  • There was a sense of impropriety in how the meeting was conducted.

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What is "impropriety" in German?

"impropriety" in German is Unanständigkeit, Ungebührlichkeit, Ungehörigkeit. impropriety means: Behaviour or an action that is unsuitable or improper, especially by breaking a social or moral standard.

How do you use "impropriety" in a sentence?

Example: "The official resigned after allegations of financial impropriety." In German, "impropriety" is Unanständigkeit, Ungebührlichkeit, Ungehörigkeit.

Are there other ways to say "impropriety" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "impropriety": Unanständigkeit, Ungebührlichkeit, Ungehörigkeit, Fehlverhalten.

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