Inappropriate Meaning
/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjNot appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
adjImproper; adult; sexual.
Sentence Examples
Politicians are always censured for outrageous or inappropriate behavior.
He laughed loudly, which behavior seemed inappropriate.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Telling loud jokes during a funeral ceremony is considered highly ____ by most.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Wearing a swimsuit to a formal wedding ceremony is definitely ____ and quite disrespectful.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English appropriate English inappropriate From in- + appropriate.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Telling loud jokes during a funeral ceremony is considered highly ____ by most.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Wearing a swimsuit to a formal wedding ceremony is definitely ____ and quite disrespectful.