Inappropriate meaning

ĭn'ə-prō'prē-ĭt
The definition of inappropriate is someone or something that is not within the bounds of what is considered appropriate or socially acceptable.

Wearing a cheerful and revealing outfit to a somber funeral is an example of wearing something inappropriate.

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Unsuitable or improper.
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Not appropriate; not suitable, fitting, or proper.
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Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.

It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.

"While PDA or sexual irresponsibility may be considered unsuitable, it is not inappropriate for teenagers in a relationship and nearly of legal age to talk alone."

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Origin of inappropriate

Inappropriate Sentence Examples

  • He was talking and acting in an inappropriate manner.

  • Carmen, when a man touches and talks to you in an inappropriate matter, you set him straight.

  • "I suppose this means it's inappropriate to fill Fred in on what happened at the Lucky Pup," Cynthia mused as they climbed the steps to Bird Song.

  • To attempt a history of the development of the various topics in this article is inappropriate, and we refer the reader to the separate articles.

  • He was destitute of military skill, and wrecked army after army by attempting hard tasks at inappropriate times and by mistaken methods.

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