inappropriate

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Scrabble points
19
Words With Friends
23
Letters
13
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/
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/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ · /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/

Definition of inappropriate

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
    “It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.”
    “The violent movie is inappropriate for school.”
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adj

  1. Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
    “It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.”
    “The violent movie is inappropriate for school.”
  2. (informal)Improper; adult; sexual.
    “kids saying inappropriate things”
  3. (informal)(of an action or thing) vile or unpleasant; repulsive.
    “Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions.”
  4. (informal)Too vile.

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Etymology

From in- + appropriate.

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