inappropriate

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

ADJECTIVE

not proper, unsuitable

Synonyms

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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

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appropriate correct decent fitting good moral proper right suitable

WEAK

Example Sentences

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So far, the union has not provided a list of contracts that it considers wasteful or inappropriate.

From Los Angeles Times

Zaslav told Warner’s board “he informed the Ellisons that it would be inappropriate to discuss any such arrangements at that time,” Warner said in the Monday filing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The review also highlighted concerns about inappropriate use, inconsistent product quality, and the lack of strong regulatory oversight for sleep supplements marketed to children.

From Science Daily

“My first reaction would be to get irritated, which is totally inappropriate,” Buffett said by phone from his Omaha office.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some Fed officials will say that this playbook is “an inappropriate risk to take,” he said.

From MarketWatch

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