inappropriately

[in-uh-proh-pree-it]

in·ap·pro·pri·ate

[in-uh-proh-pree-it]
adjective
not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.

Origin:
1795–1805; in-3 + appropriate

in·ap·pro·pri·ate·ly, adverb
in·ap·pro·pri·ate·ness, noun


improper, unsuitable, inapt, unfitting.

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Inappropriately is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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inappropriate (ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪɪt)
 
adj
not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely
 
inap'propriately
 
adv
 
inap'propriateness
 
n

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