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

The term "nudity" generally refers to clothing deemed inappropriate.

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Because of that, he said, a lawsuit was inappropriate.

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On Friday, Beijing said that it had summoned Japan's ambassador, while Tokyo said it had summoned China's ambassador after an "inappropriate" and now-removed online post.

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He said it was inappropriate given that Kirk didn’t live in Westminster and had no ties to the community.

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Horton had resigned from that job after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a patient.

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Related Words

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