inappropriate

[ in-uh-proh-pree-it ]
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adjective
  1. not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.

Origin of inappropriate

1
First recorded in 1795–1805; in-3 + appropriate

Other words for inappropriate

Other words from inappropriate

  • in·ap·pro·pri·ate·ly, adverb
  • in·ap·pro·pri·ate·ness, noun

Words Nearby inappropriate

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How to use inappropriate in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for inappropriate

inappropriate

/ (ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪɪt) /


adjective
  1. not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely

Derived forms of inappropriate

  • inappropriately, adverb
  • inappropriateness, noun

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