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   In·ap·pro·pri·ate

   /ˌinəˈprōprēət/

   

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   • 1. not suitable or proper in the circumstances: "there are penalties for inappropriate behavior"

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   • 1. inappropriateness noun

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   Definition of inappropriate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adjective. uk / ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət / us. Add to word list. not suitable: inappropriate behaviour. It would be inappropriate for me to comment, without knowing the facts. inappropriately. adverb. (Definition of inappropriate from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of inappropriate. in Chinese (Traditional)

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   Definitions of 'inappropriate' 1. Something that is inappropriate is not useful or suitable for a particular situation or purpose. [...] 2. If you say that someone's speech or behaviour in a particular situation is inappropriate, you are criticizing it because you think it is not suitable for that situation. [disapproval] [...] More.

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   A complete guide to the word "INAPPROPRIATE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusINAPPROPRIATE - 23 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to inappropriate. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of inappropriate. Wearing shorts to church is completely inappropriate. Synonyms. unsuitable. unsuited. improper. out of place. ill-timed. incongruous. unfitting. inapt. incompatible. in bad taste.

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   What does the adjective inappropriate mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective inappropriate . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › inappropriateSynonyms of INAPPROPRIATE | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   2 days ago · inappropriate. 1 (adjective) in the sense of unsuitable. Definition. not suitable or proper. Some clients had been sold inappropriate polices. Synonyms. unsuitable. unacceptable. unfitting. incompatible. ineligible. unsuited. ill-fitted. ill-suited. See examples for synonyms. Opposites.