improper
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4.1
- adjective
- /ɪmˈprɑːpər/
- She realized that her improper comments during the meeting were unprofessional and made others uncomfortable.
- improper behavior
- improper use
- improper practices
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Watch on YouTubeAnd I read the first page and, and they weren't writing improper sentences.
- And I read the first page and, and they weren't writing improper sentences.
- The court may declare a policy or enactment of the government improper or illegal.
- It's sick, it's improper, and it's doomed to failure.
- It's kind of reasonable because I mean, to suggest that improper cables may void a warranty isn't crazy.
- We have a great team, but I think the the word writer is almost an improper descriptor of them because they do so much more than just write.
- So our conclusion was that it was a mix of bad design, a new standard and of improper insertion as a result of both of these two things.
- Judge Ethan thinks that this was improper because let's face it, they knew what they were getting themselves into.
- Why would it be an improper understanding of the world to try to cling to pleasure and push away pain?
- It is that simple tips it would be, it would be improper for me to give tips for self forgiveness because it's, it's, we're all terrible at it.
- And so I yelled at the mayor and they jailed me for inciting improper influence of a government official.
- I think that's improper grammar beard style.
- But they think what he did was wrong or improper or not not proper with Ukraine.
- Yeah, possession of this kind of feels like an excuse for improper diagnosis and mental issues.
Examples
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His behavior at the event was considered improper by the guests and led to him being asked to leave.
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Actually, Clarke was the one guilty of an improper use of language.
Academic text (1991) -
I suppose they think something improper went on between us.
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"I think it would be quite improper for me to discuss his affairs with you."
Fiction book (1990) -
Allowing a stranger access to the papers would certainly be improper, if not actually illegal.
Fiction book (1992) -
The appeals court noted that the money penalty was improper because "we had acquired jurisdiction."
Academic text (1999) -
The gesture lands Blackwater in hot water with a federal charge of improper gift giving.
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Environmentalists and residents near fish farms complain of improper disposal of fish waste.
Academic text (1990) -
I neither authorized nor encouraged subordinates to engage in illegal or improper campaign tactics.
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The teacher explained that using a phone during class is improper and against the school's rules.
Synonyms
367
3.7
Not right for a situation or event
218
3.2
Not good enough or not allowed by rules
67
2.2
Not allowed by rules and not good enough for standards
32
7.8
Not proper or polite for a situation
19
6.7
Not suitable for a situation or for what people expect
19
2.6
Not right for a person, place, or purpose
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8.9
Not proper or polite and likely to cause trouble
1
7.2
Not suitable for a person or situation
1
9.6
Not proper in dress or behavior in polite company
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5.6
Not suitable for a certain situation or purpose
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.7
A fraction with a top number equal to or larger than the bottom number
How Proper
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Etymology
Improper comes from the negative prefix im- meaning 'not' and the word proper, which means 'right for the situation'. So, improper means 'not right' or 'not suitable', used when something does not follow the normal rules or manners.