Impropriety and Insolence

Impropriety

Impropriety noun - The quality or state of not being socially proper.
Usage example: the impropriety of the song that the campers sang for the visitors was embarrassing

Insolence and impropriety are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Insolence" instead a noun "Impropriety".

Insolence

Insolence noun - Rude behavior.
Usage example: her frequent displays of insolence have lowered her standing among movie fans

Impropriety and insolence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impropriety" instead a noun "Insolence".

Nearby Words: insolent, insolently
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