inappropriate
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inappropriately adverb
- inappropriateness noun
Etymology
Origin of inappropriate
First recorded in 1795–1805; in- 3 + appropriate
Example Sentences
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Tinder is also using AI to detect potentially inappropriate messages and to scan faces to check they are actual people.
From Barron's
The panel concluded his conduct was "clearly unprofessional" and involved attempts to gain an inappropriate level of familiarity with pupils.
From BBC
“We came close to doing something terribly inappropriate,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
"We have strong protections to help prevent inappropriate responses from AIs, and took immediate steps to fix the issue identified," a Meta spokesperson said.
From Barron's
Jones told MPs Lord Mandelson's position on severance pay was "inappropriate and unacceptable".
From BBC
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