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improper

/ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/adjective3 syllables

Improper means: not suitable or right or appropriate.

Synonyms for improper17

adjective, as in not suitable or right or appropriate

indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untoward, out-of-the-way, out of the way, wrong, incorrect, inappropriate, indelicate, unfit

adjective, as in not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

adjective, as in not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

also used for improper

unproper

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Opposites of improper

What does improper mean?3

adjective

1

not suitable or right or appropriate“slightly improper to dine alone with a married man”

2

not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention“an unconventional marriage”

3

not appropriate for a purpose or occasion“said all the wrong things”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with improper?7

two syllables

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Improper in a sentence

  • Due to improper procedures, the foundry had an excess of slag in the crucible.User82312
  • In different circles, that could be proper or improper.rul
  • This unexpected malfunctioning of the system was caused by improper wiring.Dejo
  • It is improper to impose sanctions upon the union.unknown
  • He was late to realize that what he did was improper.mervert1
  • Improper transport and handling may cause structural and functional damage of the device.corvard
  • Your replies are improper of your condition of a cultured person.arh
  • Improper use of the device voids the warranty.foamy

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