Definition of INAPPROPRIATE

inappropriate

Adjective

  • not suitable for a particular occasion etc
    • "noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness"
    • "inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach"
    • "put inappropriate pressure on them"

Adjective Satellite

  • not in keeping with what is correct or proper
    • "completely inappropriate behavior"

Adj

  • Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
  • Improper; adult; sexual.
  • (of an action or thing) vile or unpleasant; repulsive.
  • too vile.

Examples

  • "Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions."
  • "It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."
  • "kids saying inappropriate things"
  • "The violent movie is inappropriate for school."

Origin / Etymology

From in- + appropriate.

Synonyms

improper, inadequate, incompatible, out of line, out of place, out or keeping, unfit, unfitting, unseemly, unsuitable

Antonyms

appropriate

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