improper

[im-prop-er] / ɪmˈprɒp ər /

ADJECTIVE

not suitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awkward erroneous false ill-advised imprudent inaccurate inadmissible inappropriate incorrect irregular unwarranted wrong

WEAK

abnormal at odds bad form discordant discrepant ill-timed inadvisable inapplicable inapposite inapt incongruous inexpedient infelicitous inharmonious inopportune ludicrous malapropos odd off-base out of place out-of-season preposterous unapt unbefitting uncalled-for uncomely undue unfit unfitting unseasonable unsuitable unsuited untimely

Antonyms

STRONGEST

OK acceptable accurate appropriate correct honest reasonable right suitable true valid wise

WEAK

de rigueur decent fitting formal good moral proper uncorrupt

ADJECTIVE

vulgar, immoral

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indecent unethical unjust unseemly untoward wrong wrongful

WEAK

blue dirty impolite indecorous indelicate lewd malodorous naughty risqué rough salacious suggestive unbecoming unconventional unequitable ungodly unrighteous unrightful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable appropriate decent ethical fair good honest just moral proper right suitable

WEAK

correct fitting formal uncorrupt

Example Sentences

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FJC director Judge Robin Rosenberg told us “the processes followed” in the development of the manual were “thorough, rigorous, careful, and free from improper influence,” including rounds of comments and external reviews.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The Court therefore finds that the subpoenas were issued for an improper purpose and will quash them."

From Barron's

The court document states that Battle raised his concerns about this “improper and illegal conduct” to Assistant City Manager Robert Lennox on “numerous occasions.”

From Los Angeles Times

Not all improper payments are a result of fraud, but the audits show a lack of state scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal

Morgan Gire said “changes in state law and recent parole board failures” led to his improper release.

From Los Angeles Times

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