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inappropriate

/ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/adjective5 syllables

Inappropriate means: not suitable for a particular occasion etc.

Synonyms for inappropriate15

adjective, as in not suitable for a particular occasion etc

unbefitting, improper, wrong, malapropos

adjective, as in not in keeping with what is correct or proper

incompatible, out of keeping, unfitting, incongruous

also used for inappropriate

inept, inadequate, out of line, out of place, unfit, unseemly, unsuitable

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Opposites of inappropriate

appropriate

What does inappropriate mean?2

adjective

1

not suitable for a particular occasion etc“noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness”

2

not in keeping with what is correct or proper“completely inappropriate behavior”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Inappropriate in a sentence

  • Politicians are always censured for outrageous or inappropriate behavior.Zifre
  • We're deeply sorry for the inappropriate remark earlier.pip
  • Stop inappropriate content the moment it is posted.sacredceltic
  • The boss will chew him out for his inappropriate behavior.AlanF_US
  • Martino refused to come clean about his inappropriate conduct.Amastan
  • Sami was having inappropriate conversations with other women.OsoHombre
  • Avoid posting or sharing inappropriate or harmful content online.Amastan
  • There were children on stage performing for adults in ways that were very inappropriate.Amastan

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