improper
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adjective \(ˌ)im-ˈprä-pər\Definition of IMPROPER
: not proper: as a : not in accord with fact, truth, or right procedure : incorrect <improper inference> b : not regularly or normally formed or not properly so called c : not suited to the circumstances, design, or end <improper medicine> d : not in accord with propriety, modesty, good manners, or good taste <improper language>
— im·prop·er·ly adverb
— im·prop·er·ness noun
See Examples of IMPROPER
- The doctor gave him an improper diagnosis.
- They claim to have evidence of improper police conduct.
- improper use of public land
- This is an improper diet for a growing teenager.
- It would be improper for me to ask such a favor of her.
- He made some improper remarks.
Origin of IMPROPER
Middle English, from Middle French impropre, from Latin improprius, from in- + proprius proper
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to IMPROPER
- Synonyms
- amiss, graceless, inappropriate, inapposite, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong
- Antonyms
- appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable
See Synonym Discussion at indecorous
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