Inappropriately: meaning, definitions and examples
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inappropriately
[ ɪˌnəˈproʊpriətli ]
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.
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.