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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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   The meaning of IMPROPER is not proper. How to use improper in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Improper.

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   IMPROPER definition: 1. dishonest and against a law or a rule: 2. unsuitable or not correct for a particular use or…. Learn more.

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   not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. Synonyms: unsuited, unfit, inapplicable. Antonyms: suitable, fitting. not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners, etc.: improper conduct at a funeral.

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   Surprise! Improper is the opposite of proper. Something that’s improper goes against what people think is right. This could be a matter of politeness. For example, not giving up your seat for an elderly person is improper. Or it could be more serious, like going to school with no pants on.

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   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.

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

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   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. 4.

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   IMPROPER meaning: not correct, suitable, honest, or acceptable: . Learn more.

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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.

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    Not suitable for or consistent with the purpose or circumstances; poorly adapted; unfit. Not in keeping with conventional mores; indecorous. Improper behavior; an improper suggestion. Not in accordance with the truth, fact, or rule; wrong; incorrect. Contrary to good taste or decency; indecorous.

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    Synonyms for IMPROPER: inappropriate, unsuitable, incorrect, wrong, unfit, unhappy, irrelevant, unfortunate; Antonyms of IMPROPER: appropriate, proper, correct, suitable, right, fitting, relative, happy.