Improper: meaning, definitions and examples
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improper
[ ɪmˈprɒpə ]
behavior
Not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty.
Synonyms
inappropriate, indecent, unethical, unseemly
Examples of usage
- He was criticized for his improper behavior at the meeting.
- Her improper actions led to her dismissal from the company.
use
Not suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
Synonyms
inappropriate, unfit, unsuitable, unsuited
Examples of usage
- It would be improper to wear jeans to a formal event.
- Using slang in a professional setting is considered improper.
Translations
Translations of the word "improper" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impróprio
🇮🇳 अनुचित
🇩🇪 unangemessen
🇮🇩 tidak pantas
🇺🇦 неналежний
🇵🇱 niewłaściwy
🇯🇵 不適切な
🇫🇷 inapproprié
🇪🇸 inapropiado
🇹🇷 uygunsuz
🇰🇷 부적절한
🇸🇦 غير لائق
🇨🇿 nevhodný
🇸🇰 nevhodný
🇨🇳 不适当的
🇸🇮 neprimeren
🇮🇸 óviðeigandi
🇰🇿 дұрыс емес
🇬🇪 შეუფერებელი
🇦🇿 uyğunsuz
🇲🇽 inapropiado
Word origin
The word 'improper' originated from the Latin word 'imprōprius', which meant 'not one's own'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'not in accordance with accepted standards'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century.
See also: improperly, properly, properness, property.