Definition of inapropriate
1. inappropriate [ a ] not suitable for a particular occasion etc
Examples:
"noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness"
"inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach"
"put inappropriate pressure on them"
(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)
The Warren_Telegraph stated that many of Rev._Trafton 's remarks were inappropriate and savored strongly of radicalism and fanaticism .
(Guy Endore, Voltaire! Voltaire!...)
His fear of making some inane or inappropriate remark .
Synonyms inappropriate Related Terms appropriate unsuitable unbefitting improper malapropos appropriateness2. inappropriate [ a ] not conforming with accepted standards of propriety or taste; undesirable
Examples:
"incorrect behavior"
"she was seen in all the wrong places"
"He thought it was wrong for her to go out to work"
3. inappropriate [ a ] not in keeping with what is correct or proper
Examples:
"completely inappropriate behavior"
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