inappropriate
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inappropriately adverb
- inappropriateness noun
Etymology
Origin of inappropriate
First recorded in 1795–1805; in- 3 + appropriate
Example Sentences
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He added: "But the party, of course, should reflect on any complaints that have been made, any criticisms from those who have been victims of inappropriate behaviour, and we should always seek to do better."
From BBC
On Tuesday, the BBC apologised for not looking into a separate allegation of "inappropriate communications" involving Mills, first reported in the Telegraph, raised by a freelance journalist last year.
From BBC
They testified that Jeffries demonstrates "disinhibited" and socially "inappropriate" behaviour, which is part of a range of dementia symptoms, the court heard.
From BBC
The Royal College of GPs says steroid creams are a "safe and effective treatment for many skin conditions", but in "rare cases" people may experience reactions linked to "long-term or inappropriate use".
From BBC
His way of impatiently rebuffing Salome’s inappropriate advances is to give her singing lessons.
From Los Angeles Times
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