Properness (Noun)

Meaning

Correct or appropriate behavior.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Correctitude
• Propriety

Antonyms

• Improperness

Hypernyms

• Deportment
• Behaviour
• Demeanor
• Conduct
• Behavior

Hyponyms

• Appropriateness
• Modesty
• Correctness
• Good Form
• Seemliness
• Priggishness
• Decency
• Decorum

Related Words

• Proper (adjective)