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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In the other race, a longtime judge is under fire from his challenger over courtroom comments an outside commission found inappropriate, prompting admonishment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Hiremath said in an email that he strongly disagreed with the characterization and said it was inappropriate to divulge board deliberations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“CMS does not have evidence of inappropriate denials currently,” a CMS spokesperson added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

He said he had been ready to give the "most inappropriate speech ever made" but would now be "very boring" when the dinner was rescheduled.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

She didn’t say one word about my inappropriate behavior.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

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