as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
an improper use of slang in a formal piece of writing
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Recent Examples of improper
The main opinion agreed that such statements were improper.
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News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Tyrone Crawford is charged with reckless homicide, improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle and tampering with evidence following the June 29 death of his wife, Alexis Curtis, according to Middletown police.
—Fox19 Staff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Ten restaurants scored 68 or lower on their initial inspections, with violations ranging from improper food storage to unsanitary conditions.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt:
A 29-year-old man from Lisle was arrested on charges of improper lane usage, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol at 12:27 a.m. July 1 at East Chicago Avenue and South Naper Boulevard.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Tyrone Crawford is charged with reckless homicide, improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle and tampering with evidence following the June 29 death of his wife, Alexis Curtis, according to Middletown police.
—Fox19 Staff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Ten restaurants scored 68 or lower on their initial inspections, with violations ranging from improper food storage to unsanitary conditions.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt:
A 29-year-old man from Lisle was arrested on charges of improper lane usage, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol at 12:27 a.m. July 1 at East Chicago Avenue and South Naper Boulevard.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improper
Adjective
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Once the encounter was posted online, internet sleuths quickly detected the identity of the duo, and the encounter was deemed particularly inappropriate given Byron is married.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Schneider has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior and toxicity on set.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Intermittent fasting, for example, may be unsuitable for people with pre-existing conditions or irritable bowel syndrome.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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While effective in commercial spheres, this approach to AI, which often involves a disregard for data privacy, is viewed as unsuitable for Washington.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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One company statement referenced the video and stories related to it by pointing out incorrect information.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Andy Byron has not put out any statement; reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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For instance, Putignano says there’s nothing wrong with expecting a teen to clean their room, just as your parents expected of you.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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But new research shows that the intuitive assumption that the water is mostly newly melted snow or fresh rain is dead wrong.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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While red flags were posted on nearby sections of the beach, her lawsuit alleges the city should have known the entire area was unfit for swimming.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Trump's nomination of Adams this month stirred outrage among some of the president's opponents at home who said Adams was unfit for the job.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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That's become a new line of attack for the Trump administration, which is already unhappy with the Fed for not moving more aggressively to lower interest rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Speculation is that Ferrari is unhappy with Vasseur's performance, although these rumors have been shut down by Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Improper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improper. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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