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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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   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 use of public land. c : not suitable for the situation : not appropriate. This is an improper diet for a growing teenager.

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   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...

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   Improper definition, not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. See more.

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   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.

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   What does the adjective improper mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective improper , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Definition of improper. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › improperIMPROPER - 31 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to improper. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of improper. Blue jeans would be improper for the class tea. Synonyms. not suitable. unsuitable. inappropriate. unfit. unseemly. unbefitting. malapropos. irregular. out of place. inapt. unconformable.