Improperness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /(ˌ)im-ˈprä-pər/ im·prop·er

Meaning & Definition of Improperness

Improperness (adjective)

  1. not proper
  2. not in accord with propriety, modesty, good manners, or good taste
  3. not suited to the circumstances, design, or end

Improperness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of being unsuitable or unfitting

    "the improperness of such behavior at a religious ceremony should have been achingly obvious"

    similar: impropriety, inappositeness, inappropriateness, inaptness, incorrectness, infelicity, unfitness, wrongness
    related: extraneousness, inadequacy, inadequateness, inadmissibility, inapplicability, irrelevance, meaninglessness, pointlessness, senselessness, inauspiciousness, inexpedience, inexpediency, intolerability, undesirability, undesirableness, unsatisfactoriness, uselessness, unbecomingness
    opposite: appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, correctness, felicitousness, felicity, fitness, fittingness, properness, propriety, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness
    near: admissibility, applicability, bearing, connection, materiality, pertinence, pointedness, relevance, relevancy

Related Entry: Improper (adjective)

Improper is a different word from Improperness. The synonyms below are for improper, not for improperness.

  1. not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

    "an improper use of slang in a formal piece of writing"

    similar: amiss, graceless, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way
    related: inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful, unacceptable, unsatisfactory
    opposite: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable
    near: fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable, commendable, creditable, exemplary, blameless, irreproachable, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Improperness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Improperness:

impropriety, inappositeness, inappropriateness, inaptness, incorrectness, infelicity, unfitness, wrongness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Improperness

Words with the opposite meaning of Improperness:

appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, correctness, felicitousness, felicity, fitness, fittingness, properness, propriety, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness

Related Words for Improperness

extraneousness, inadequacy, inadequateness, inadmissibility, inapplicability, irrelevance, meaninglessness, pointlessness, senselessness, inauspiciousness, inexpedience, inexpediency, intolerability, undesirability, undesirableness, unsatisfactoriness, uselessness, unbecomingness

Near Antonyms of Improperness

admissibility, applicability, bearing, connection, materiality, pertinence, pointedness, relevance, relevancy

Word Forms of Improperness

Derived words: improperly (adverb), improperness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Improperness

Middle English, from Middle French impropre, from Latin improprius, from in- + proprius proper

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Improperness

What does "Improperness" mean?

"Improperness" means not proper. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not proper.

What is another word for "Improperness"?

Other words for "Improperness" include impropriety, inappositeness, inappropriateness, inaptness, incorrectness, infelicity, unfitness and wrongness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Improperness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Improperness"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Improperness". Common alternatives include impropriety, inappositeness, inappropriateness, inaptness, incorrectness, infelicity, unfitness and wrongness.

What is the opposite of "Improperness"?

Antonyms of "Improperness" include appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, correctness, felicitousness, felicity, fitness and fittingness. Near antonyms include admissibility, applicability, bearing and connection.

How do you use "Improperness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Improperness" in a sentence: "the improperness of such behavior at a religious ceremony should have been achingly obvious".

Is "Improperness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Improperness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Improperness"?

"Improperness" is pronounced /(ˌ)im-ˈprä-pər/ and divided into syllables as im·prop·er.

What is the origin of the word "Improperness"?

"Improperness" comes from Middle English, from Middle French impropre, from Latin improprius, from in- + proprius proper. First known use: 15th century.