properly
adverb
in a way that is appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; suitably.
unproperly
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a word derived from
properly.
Example Sentences
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Of most significant concern was that highly classified records were unfoldered, intermixed with other records, and otherwise unproperly identified.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 26, 2022
"Of most significant concern was that highly classified records were unfoldered, intermixed with other records and otherwise unproperly identified," the document said.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2022
Whilst, with no softer cushion than the flint, I kneel before thee; and unproperly Show duty, as mistaken all this while Between the child and parent.
From Coriolanus by William Shakespeare
