inappropriate Definition
- 1not suitable or proper in the circumstances
- 2not 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
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Phrases with 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.
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.
behavior that is considered unacceptable or improper in a given context
Example
The child was disciplined for his inappropriate behavior in class.
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.
