incorrection

Definitions of incorrection
  1. noun
    an indecent or improper act
    synonyms: impudeur, inconvenance, indécence
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    type of:
    inconduite, méfait
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  2. noun
    inappropriate conduct
    synonyms: inconvenance
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    antonyms:
    convenance, à-propos
    appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
    type of:
    inconvenance
    an improper demeanor
  3. noun
    the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting
    synonyms: inconvenance
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    antonyms:
    convenance, justesse
    the quality of being specially suitable
    type of:
    inaptitude, inconvenance, inopportunité
    the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
  4. noun
    an improper demeanor
    synonyms: inconvenance
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    antonyms:
    bienséance, civilité, savoir-vivre
    correct or appropriate behavior
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    inconvenance
    inappropriate conduct
    inconvenance
    a lack of decorum
    impudeur, indécence
    the quality of being indecent
    inconvenance
    a lack of consideration for others
    débauche, impudeur, indécence
    the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
    type of:
    comportement
    (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
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