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impropriety

noun

/ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

Meaning

Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

The politician was accused of financial impropriety.

misconduct, wrongdoing, indecency, irregularity

propriety, decency, correctness

financial impropriety, alleged impropriety, impropriety of conduct

Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.

A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from...

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent action; opinion about what should be done