inappropriateness

Example Sentences

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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

"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

But inappropriateness is part of the role reversal too.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2022

But a little of that sound goes a long way, just as Silverman’s naïve inappropriateness, so effective in her standup, works only the first few times onstage.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2022

“Get Well Soon!” it urged, and the terrible inappropriateness of it forced him to stifle a giggle.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro