Inappropriately: meaning, definitions and examples

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inappropriately

[ ɪˌnəˈproʊpriətli ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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

Word origin

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.