inappropriate
[ in-uh-proh-pree-it ]
/ ˌɪn əˈproʊ pri ɪt /
adjective
not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
SYNONYMS FOR inappropriate
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Origin of inappropriate
First recorded in 1795–1805; in-3 + appropriate
OTHER WORDS FROM inappropriate
in·ap·pro·pri·ate·ly, adverbin·ap·pro·pri·ate·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for inappropriate
inappropriate
/ (ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪɪt) /
adjective
not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely
Derived forms of inappropriate
inappropriately, adverbinappropriateness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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