inappropriate
Use Inappropriate in a sentence
əˈproʊ adjective
not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
Related forms
in·ap·pro·pri·ate·ly, adverb
in·ap·pro·pri·ate·ness, noun
Synonyms
improper, unsuitable, inapt, unfitting.
improper, unsuitable, inapt, unfitting.
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| —adj | |
| not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely | |
| inap'propriately | |
| —adv | |
| inap'propriateness | |
| —n | |
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Inappropriate
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Example sentences
It could also increase inappropriate behaviors, since there would be less of a chance of reprimands or disapproval.
Nicole was at the recital, wearing a short skirt that was completely taste- and age-inappropriate for such an occasion.
These retractions appear to be the result of inappropriate behavior by a single postdoc.
Picking colors that are inappropriate for the space.
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