inappropriate
C1
adj
Freq #6309
Meanings
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1
adj
not suitable for a particular occasion etc
noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness
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2
adj
not in keeping with what is correct or proper
completely inappropriate behavior
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3
adj
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.
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4
adj
Improper; adult; sexual.
kids saying inappropriate things
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5
adj
(of an action or thing) vile or unpleasant; repulsive.
Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions.
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6
adj
Too vile.
Etymology
From in- + appropriate.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
adj
· not in keeping with what is...
incompatibleout or keepingunfitting
3
adj
· not appropriate; not...
inept
Word family
Derived forms
inappropesinappropriacyinappropriatelyinappropriateness