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- DictionaryIm·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"
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English im‧prop‧er /ɪmˈprɒpə $ -ˈprɑːpər/ adjective 1 dishonest, illegal, or morally wrong it is improper (for somebody) to do something He realised that it was improper for a police officer to accept gifts. improper behaviour/conduct/dealings etc allegations of improper banking practices improper sexual c...
1. –3. inapplicable, unsuited, unfit. 2. indecorous. Improper, indecent, unbecoming, unseemly are applied to that which is unfitting or not in accordance with propriety.
Britannica Dictionary definition of IMPROPER. [more improper; most improper] : not proper, right, or suitable: such as. a : not correct. The doctor gave him an improper diagnosis. improper grammar. b : not following rules of acceptable behavior : legally or morally wrong. They claim to have evidence of improper police conduct.
Improper definition, not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. See more.
Definition of improper in English: cite. improper. Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɒpə/ adjective. 1not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty:the improper use of public fundsit was considered improper to leave one's house on Christmas Day. More example sentences.
Definitions of 'improper' 1. Improper activities are illegal or dishonest. [formal] [...] 2. Improper conditions or methods of treatment are not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose. [formal] [...] 3. If you describe someone's behaviour as improper, you mean that it is rude or shocking. [old-fashioned, disapproval] [...] More.
Definitions of 'improper' 1. Improper activities are illegal or dishonest. [formal] [...] 2. Improper conditions or methods of treatment are not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose. [formal] [...] 3. If you describe someone's behavior as improper, you mean it is rude or shocking or in some way socially unacceptable. [...] More.
