inappropriate
Adjective
- not suitable for a particular occasion etc
- "noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness"
- "inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach"
- "put inappropriate pressure on them"
Adjective Satellite
- not in keeping with what is correct or proper
- "completely inappropriate behavior"
Adj
- Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
- Improper; adult; sexual.
- (of an action or thing) vile or unpleasant; repulsive.
- too vile.
Examples
- Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions.
- It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.
- kids saying inappropriate things
- The violent movie is inappropriate for school.
Origin / Etymology
From in- + appropriate.
Synonyms
incompatible, out or keeping, unfitting, improper, inadequate, out of line, out of place, unfit, unseemly, unsuitable
Antonyms
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