inappropriateness
Example Sentences
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"It is obvious that Ms Ghost, a 49 year old woman, should have appreciated the inappropriateness of her conduct regardless of whether there was any sexual motivation or conduct," the judgement read.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Dementia tends to be thought of mostly as a memory-loss disease, but there are many other aspects, including disorientation, difficulty balancing, poor coordination, trouble multitasking, confusion, wandering, apathy, irritability, impulsivity, poor judgment, and social inappropriateness.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
It was the inappropriateness of his high status that made him amusing.
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2024
"They are not edifying or appropriate for a person who was representing all of Spanish football. He himself has publicly acknowledged the inappropriateness of his behaviour."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023
However, if you will consider the situation for a moment, you may come to see the inappropriateness of someone such as yourself talking "down" to one such as my father.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
