appropriateness

Definitions

The quality of being suitable or proper in the circumstances.

The state of being fitting or relevant to a particular purpose or situation.

Examples

The teacher questioned the appropriateness of his casual attire during the formal presentation.

We must carefully consider the appropriateness of our actions before making such a significant decision.

Synonyms

suitability relevance fitness aptness propriety pertinence decorum

Antonyms

inappropriateness unsuitability irrelevance impropriety unfitness inaptness indecorum