Misconduct and Propriety

Opposite meaning words

Misconduct noun - Improper or illegal behavior.

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Propriety is an antonym for misconduct.

Propriety noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

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Misconduct is an antonym for propriety in topics: good manners, suitableness.

Nearby Words: proprietor, proprietary

sexual	sexual misconduct	sexual propriety
professional	professional misconduct	professional propriety

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Propriety and Misconduct. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/misconduct/propriety

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