inappropriate

[in-uh-proh-pree-it]

adjective

1. not appropriate; not proper or suitable.

   an inappropriate dress for the occasion.

   Synonyms: unfitting, inapt, unsuitable, improper

inappropriate

/ ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪɪt /

adjective

1. not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely

Other Word Forms

• inappropriately adverb
• inappropriateness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inappropriate¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; in- ³ + appropriate

Example Sentences

Speaking to a reporter for MS NOW, a White House official called the reporter’s behavior “inappropriate and unprofessional” and suggested she should get thicker skin.

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Roblox has faced criticism for allowing youngsters to access inappropriate content and communicate with adults.

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The management company acted in an inappropriate and/or neglectful manner.

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According to the suit, Hay was upset over the decision not to release the music he worked on and began accusing Mack of “inappropriate and abusive behavior” in 2021.

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"All inappropriate and illegal content is removed, and where necessary we take measures against users, including blocking them definitively from our site," it was cited as saying by the AFP news agency.

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Related Words

• disproportionate 
• improper 
• incorrect 
• irrelevant 
• tasteless 
• unseemly 
• unsuitable 
• wrong