inappropriate

[in-uh-proh-pree-it] / ˌɪn əˈproʊ pri ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

not proper, unsuitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate improper incorrect irrelevant tasteless unseemly unsuitable wrong

WEAK

bad form foot-in-mouth garbage ill-fitted ill-suited ill-timed inapplicable inapropos incongruous inconsonant indecorous inept left-field malapropos off out of line out of place unbecoming unbefitting undue unfit unfitting unmeet unseasonable untimely way-off wrong number

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate correct decent fitting good moral proper right suitable

WEAK

Example Sentences

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There was an outcry from opposition politicians, who said teenagers were being asked "intrusive and inappropriate" questions.

From BBC

His account on TikTok was banned for sharing content that was detected as graphic or inappropriate, he says.

From BBC

Without EHCPs, she says children are at risk of being placed in settings which are inappropriate for their needs, or missing out on education altogether.

From BBC

"This lawsuit is about protecting children from online predators and inappropriate content," Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis said.

From Barron's

Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson said bodies had been kept in inappropriate conditions "time and time again".

From BBC

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