Speakur

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improbity

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
im-pro-bity
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lack of probity or integrity; dishonesty.

Uncountable

Etymology

From im- + probity, from Latin improbitas.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

improbities (plural)

Phrases

bad faith mala fides Punic faith

Frequently Paired Words

bad faith mala fides Punic faith

Synonyms

dishonesty unprobity dishonour immorality improbity impropriety indecency undecency ungodliness unhonour unpropriety unrighteousness

Antonyms

probity

Questions

What does improbity mean?
A lack of probity or integrity; dishonesty.
Where does improbity come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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