improper

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Not right for the situation.

Meaning of «improper»

adjective

not right for the situation

Wearing shorts to the funeral was considered improper.

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The difference between similar words

not right for the situation or purpose

unsuitablenot right for a purpose or a personThese shoes are unsuitable for walking in snow.

inappropriatenot right for the social situationJokes are inappropriate at a funeral.

improperformalagainst the rules of correct behaviourIt is improper to read other people's letters.

unfitnot good or healthy enough for somethingThe old bridge is unfit for heavy trucks.

Word family

proper B1 · adjectiveproperly B1 · adverbimproper B1 · adjectiveimproperly B2 · adverb

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