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   Im·prop·er

   /imˈpräpər/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not in accordance with accepted rules or standards, especially of morality or honesty: "he was accused of improper behavior in his business dealings" Similar inappropriateunacceptableunsuitableunprofessionalirregularillegitimateagainst the rulesunethicalcorruptimmoraldishonestdishonorableunscrupulousinformal:crookednot cricketindecentrisquéoff colorindelicatesuggestivenaughtyribaldearthyRabelaisiansmuttydirtyfilthyvulgarcruderudeobscenelewdpornographicinformal:blueraunchysteamynear the knuckle/bonenudge-nudgefruitysaucyOpposite acceptableproperdecent
   • ▪ lacking in modesty or decency: "it was thought improper for elderly women to wear bright colors" Similar unseemlyindecorousunbecomingunfittingout of keepingunladylikeungentlemanlyindiscreetindelicateimpoliteundignifiedindecentunwholesomeimmodestimmoraloutrageousscandalousshockingoffensivedistastefulforwardboldbrazenshamelessinformal:freshcheekyOpposite proper
   • ▪ incorrect; inaccurate: "the flickering lights were due to an improper connection"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French impropre or Latin improprius, from in- ‘not’ + proprius ‘one's own, proper’.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › improperImproper - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   inappropriate. not suitable for a particular occasion etc. adjective. not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. “ improper banking practices”. synonyms: unconventional, unlawful. irregular. contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice. Pronunciation.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › improperImproper - definition of improper by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. Not suited to circumstances or needs; unsuitable: improper shoes for a hike; improper medical treatment. 2. Not in keeping with conventional mores; indecorous: improper behavior; an improper suggestion. See Synonyms at unseemly. 3. Not consistent with established truth, fact, or rule; incorrect: improper grammar; an improper conclusion. 4.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPROPER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · improper in American English. (ɪmˈprɑpər ) adjective. 1. not suitable for or consistent with the purpose or circumstances; poorly adapted; unfit. 2. not in accordance with the truth, fact, or rule; wrong; incorrect. 3. contrary to good taste or decency; indecorous.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionimproper adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   wrong; not correct. Definition of improper adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryIMPROPER definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · 1. adjective. Improper activities are illegal or dishonest. [formal] 25 officers were investigated following allegations of improper conduct. Synonyms: inappropriate, unfit, unsuitable, out of place More Synonyms of improper. improperly adverb [ADV with v] I acted neither fraudulently nor improperly. 2. adjective [ADJ n]

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIMPROPER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. formal uk / ɪmˈprɒpə r/ us. Add to word list. not correct, suitable, honest, or acceptable: improper conduct. improperly. adverb. The court ruled that he had acted improperly. (Definition of improper from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of improper. in Chinese (Traditional)

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › improperIMPROPER Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Definition of improper. as in inappropriate. not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation an improper use of slang in a formal piece of writing. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. inappropriate. unsuitable. incorrect. wrong. unfit. unhappy. irrelevant. unfortunate. unseemly. indecorous. incongruous. out of place. infelicitous.