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inappropriate

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


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She’s aware she’s being betrayed by the bad faith of her family; she’s cognizant of being vulnerable to an inappropriate affection for the one person who trusts her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A Department for Communities spokesperson said: "As legal proceedings are ongoing it would be inappropriate for the department to comment."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The Gates spokesperson said he did not have “an inappropriate relationship with any employee of TerraPower.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Safety is a cornerstone of our business and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

We were having an absurd and inappropriate argument because in the wake of death every single thing on earth feels absurd and inappropriate.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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