n.; pl. Improprieties [ L. improprietas; cf. F. impropriété. See Improper. ] 1. The quality of being improper; unfitness or unsuitableness to character, time place, or circumstances; as, impropriety of behavior or manners. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. That which is improper; an unsuitable or improper act, or an inaccurate use of language. [ 1913 Webster ] But every language has likewise its improprieties and absurdities. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ] Many gross improprieties, however authorized by practice, ought to be discarded. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ] |