inconvenance

Definitions of inconvenance
  1. noun
    an indecent or improper act
    synonyms: impudeur, incorrection, indécence
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    type of:
    inconduite, méfait
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  2. noun
    a lack of decorum
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    antonyms:
    bienséance, bonne conduite, convenance
    propriety in manners and conduct
    type of:
    incorrection
    an improper demeanor
  3. noun
    the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
    synonyms: inaptitude, inopportunité
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    antonyms:
    convenance, justesse
    the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
    types:
    incorrection
    the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting
    désagrément
    the quality of not being useful or convenient
    inaccessibilité
    the quality of not being available when needed
    type of:
    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  4. noun
    inappropriate conduct
    synonyms: incorrection
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    antonyms:
    convenance, à-propos
    appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
    type of:
    incorrection
    an improper demeanor
  5. noun
    an improper demeanor
    synonyms: incorrection
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    antonyms:
    bienséance, civilité, savoir-vivre
    correct or appropriate behavior
    types:
    incorrection
    inappropriate conduct
    impudeur, indécence
    the quality of being indecent
    débauche, impudeur, indécence
    the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
    type of:
    comportement
    (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
  6. noun
    the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting
    synonyms: incorrection
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    antonyms:
    convenance, justesse
    the quality of being specially suitable
    type of:
    inaptitude, inopportunité
    the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
  7. noun
    a lack of consideration for others
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    antonyms:
    bienséance, bienveillance
    a sense of propriety and consideration for others
  8. noun
    an act of undue intimacy
    synonyms: indécence
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    type of:
    inconduite, méfait
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
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