in appropriate

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adjective

not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.

Origin:
1795–1805; in-³ + appropriate

Related forms

in·ap·pro·pri·ate·ly, adverb

in·ap·pro·pri·ate·ness, noun

Synonyms
improper, unsuitable, inapt, unfitting.

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inappropriate (ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪɪt)

—*adj*
	not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely

inap'propriately

—*adv*

inap'propriateness

—n

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Word Origin & History

inappropriate

1804, from in- (1) + appropriate (adj.).

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Example sentences

Players will be evaluated and placed in appropriate groups based on ability and

experience.

Candidates must have an active research agenda and be involved in appropriate

professional organizations.

My sister fought for her kids, they finally got tested, and now they are in

appropriate academic programs and are doing well.

Characters are dressed in appropriate period costumes but are otherwise largely

uncharacterized.

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