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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His account on TikTok was banned for sharing content that was detected as graphic or inappropriate, he says.
From BBC
Without EHCPs, she says children are at risk of being placed in settings which are inappropriate for their needs, or missing out on education altogether.
From BBC
"This lawsuit is about protecting children from online predators and inappropriate content," Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis said.
From Barron's
Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson said bodies had been kept in inappropriate conditions "time and time again".
From BBC
The letter from Warren and five other senators said it would be “highly inappropriate” to remove bank examiners at the request of banks.
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