inappropriate

CEFRB2

/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not suitable or proper for a situation.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    (of an action or thing) vile or unpleasant; repulsive.

Examples

  • He laughed loudly, which behavior seemed inappropriate.

  • Politicians are always censured for outrageous or inappropriate behavior.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Improper; adult; sexual.

  2. Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

  3. Too vile.

More examples

In context

  • It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.

  • The violent movie is inappropriate for school.

  • kids saying inappropriate things

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From in- + appropriate.