Inappropriate: meaning, definitions and examples

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inappropriate

 

[ ɪnəˈproʊpriət ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Not suitable or proper in the circumstances; not socially acceptable.

Synonyms

improper, indecent, unacceptable, unsuitable

Examples of usage

  • It is inappropriate to wear jeans to a wedding.
  • His inappropriate jokes made everyone uncomfortable.
  • She felt uncomfortable with his inappropriate behavior at work.
Context #2 | Adjective

language

Not in keeping with what is correct or proper; unbecoming.

Synonyms

improper, indecorous, unfitting, unseemly

Examples of usage

  • She found his language inappropriate for a formal dinner party.
  • The use of inappropriate language in the workplace is not tolerated.
  • He was criticized for making inappropriate comments during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "inappropriate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inapropriado

🇮🇳 अनुचित

🇩🇪 unangemessen

🇮🇩 tidak pantas

🇺🇦 невідповідний

🇵🇱 nieodpowiedni

🇯🇵 不適切な

🇫🇷 inapproprié

🇪🇸 inapropiado

🇹🇷 uygunsuz

🇰🇷 부적절한

🇸🇦 غير مناسب

🇨🇿 nevhodný

🇸🇰 nevhodný

🇨🇳 不适当的

🇸🇮 neprimerno

🇮🇸 óviðeigandi

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 არასათანადო

🇦🇿 uyğunsuz

🇲🇽 inapropiado

Etymology

The word 'inappropriate' originated from the Latin word 'inappropriatus', which means 'not proper'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'inappropriate' has become commonly used to describe actions, behavior, or language that is not suitable or acceptable in a given context.

See also: appropriate, appropriately, appropriateness, appropriation, inappropriately, inappropriateness, misappropriate, misappropriation, unappropriated.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,813 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.