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inappropriate

[ in-uh-proh-pree-it ]

adjective

  1. not appropriate; not proper or suitable:

    an inappropriate dress for the occasion.

    Synonyms: unfitting, inapt, unsuitable, improper



inappropriate

/ ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪɪt /

adjective

  1. not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely


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Derived Forms

  • ˌinapˈpropriateness, noun
  • ˌinapˈpropriately, adverb

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Other Words From

  • inap·propri·ate·ly adverb
  • inap·propri·ate·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inappropriate1

First recorded in 1795–1805; in- 3 + appropriate

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Example Sentences

So much of what is considered “romantic” is actually inappropriate, pressuring, or unnerving.

To the uninitiated, this might smack of poor taste and inappropriate timing.

The pastor told sheriff deputies that he spoke with the younger man “but said nothing inappropriate.”

For example, the completely inappropriate Christmas present.

I did so, and he explained that he did not mean to be inappropriate and he was sorry if I was offended.

A word or two regarding the railway system of Scotland may not be inappropriate.

The French say that a thing is propos de bottes, when it is altogether inappropriate.

Thus he produced a scale like the standard octave, but with one note wanting; so that the term di okt was inappropriate.

Among the many shockingly realistic and inappropriate monuments we found a few simple and beautiful statues and low reliefs.

With which inappropriate benediction he almost pushed me out of the room.

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