Inappropriately: meaning, definitions and examples

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inappropriately

 

[ ɪˌnəˈproʊpriətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

when something is not suitable or acceptable for a particular situation

Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Synonyms

improperly, indecently, unsuitably.

Examples of usage

  • He was dismissed for behaving inappropriately towards a female colleague.
  • The film was criticized for its inappropriately explicit content.
Context #2 | Adverb

when something is not in accordance with what is deemed proper or suitable

Not in a way that is suitable or proper.

Synonyms

incorrectly, unacceptably, unseemly.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher was reprimanded for speaking inappropriately to the students.
  • She was dressed inappropriately for the formal event.

Translations

Translations of the word "inappropriately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inapropriadamente

🇮🇳 अनुचित ढंग से

🇩🇪 unangemessen

🇮🇩 tidak pantas

🇺🇦 невідповідно

🇵🇱 niewłaściwie

🇯🇵 不適切に (ふてきせつに)

🇫🇷 inapproprié

🇪🇸 inapropiadamente

🇹🇷 uygunsuz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 부적절하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير ملائم

🇨🇿 nevhodně

🇸🇰 nevhodne

🇨🇳 不适当地 (bùshìdàng de)

🇸🇮 neprimerno

🇮🇸 óviðeigandi

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 შეუფერებლად

🇦🇿 uyğunsuz şəkildə

🇲🇽 inapropiadamente

Etymology

The word 'inappropriately' is derived from the word 'inappropriate', which comes from the Latin word 'inappropriatus', meaning 'not appropriate'. The concept of appropriateness has been a part of social norms and communication for centuries, with the word evolving to describe actions or behaviors that are not suitable or proper for a given situation.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,109, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.