inappropriate

[ in-uh-proh-pree-it ]

adjective

1. not appropriate; not proper or suitable:

   an inappropriate dress for the occasion.

   Synonyms: unfitting, inapt, unsuitable, improper

inappropriate

/ ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪɪt /

adjective

1. not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely

Derived Forms

• ˌinapˈpropriateness, noun
• ˌinapˈpropriately, adverb

Other Words From

• inap·propri·ate·ly adverb
• inap·propri·ate·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inappropriate¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; in- ³ + appropriate

Example Sentences

It means there are now 599 sites across the capital deemed at risk of neglect, decay or inappropriate development by the heritage group.

From BBC

Uefa said on Tuesday that Coote had been withdrawn from an international commitment this week and on Wednesday a spokesperson added: "The Uefa Referees Committee immediately suspended David Coote until further notice on 11 November - in advance of the upcoming round of Uefa matches - when it became aware of his inappropriate behaviour."

From BBC

But several parents and other adults in the Moreno Valley community said that Perez’s inappropriate and racially charged outburst merits serious disciplinary action.

From Los Angeles Times

Anson said Matarico began engaging in an inappropriate relationship with the student when he turned 13.

From Los Angeles Times

She said the school continued to use towels to restrict his movement even though social services previously “made it clear” that was inappropriate.

From BBC

Related Words

• disproportionate
• improper
• incorrect
• irrelevant
• tasteless
• unseemly
• unsuitable
• wrong