inappropriate

C1
US /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ UK /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/
adj Freq #6309

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    not suitable for a particular occasion etc

    noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness

  2. 2
    adj

    not in keeping with what is correct or proper

    completely inappropriate behavior

  3. 3
    adj

    Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

    It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.

  4. 4
    adj

    Improper; adult; sexual.

    kids saying inappropriate things

  5. 5
    adj

    (of an action or thing) vile or unpleasant; repulsive.

    Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions.

  6. 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

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