inappropriate

[ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət]

inappropriate Definition

• 1. not suitable or proper in the circumstances
• 2. not appropriate

Using inappropriate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inappropriate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It would be inappropriate to wear jeans to a wedding.

• Example

  His comments were deemed inappropriate and offensive.

• Example

  The teacher scolded the student for making an inappropriate joke in class.

inappropriate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inappropriate

• unsuitable
• improper
• unfitting
• indecent
• unbecoming

Antonyms for inappropriate

• appropriate
• suitable
• fitting

Phrases with inappropriate

• sexually inappropriate

  referring to behavior or language that is sexually suggestive, explicit, or offensive

  Example

  The company has a zero-tolerance policy for sexually inappropriate behavior in the workplace.

• inappropriate relationship

  a relationship that is considered inappropriate due to differences in age, power dynamics, or other factors

  Example

  The professor was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with one of his students.

• inappropriate behavior

  behavior that is considered unacceptable or improper in a given context

  Example

  The child was disciplined for his inappropriate behavior in class.

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Summary: inappropriate in Brief

The term 'inappropriate' [ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət] refers to something that is not suitable or proper in a given context. It can refer to behavior, language, or clothing, as in 'His comments were deemed inappropriate and offensive.' The phrase 'sexually inappropriate' refers to behavior or language that is sexually suggestive or explicit, while 'inappropriate relationship' refers to a relationship that is considered inappropriate due to differences in age or power dynamics.