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

Introducing a “Squid Game” fireplace seemed like an odd choice in 2024 — or any year, truly — but this year’s “KPop Demon Hunters” fireplace gives that some real competition for seasonal inappropriateness.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

It was the inappropriateness of his high status that made him amusing.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2024

"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

However, if you will consider the situation for a moment, you may come to see the inappropriateness of someone such as yourself talking "down" to one such as my father.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro