improper
/ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/adjective3 syllables
Improper means: not suitable or right or appropriate.
Synonyms for improper17
adjective, as in not suitable or right or appropriate
indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untoward, out-of-the-way, out of the way, wrong, incorrect, inappropriate, indelicate, unfit
adjective, as in not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
adjective, as in not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
Opposites of improper
What does improper mean?3
adjective
1
not suitable or right or appropriate“slightly improper to dine alone with a married man”
2
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention“an unconventional marriage”
3
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion“said all the wrong things”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with improper?7
Improper in a sentence
- Due to improper procedures, the foundry had an excess of slag in the crucible.User82312
- In different circles, that could be proper or improper.rul
- This unexpected malfunctioning of the system was caused by improper wiring.Dejo
- It is improper to impose sanctions upon the union.unknown
- He was late to realize that what he did was improper.mervert1
- Improper transport and handling may cause structural and functional damage of the device.corvard
- Your replies are improper of your condition of a cultured person.arh
- Improper use of the device voids the warranty.foamy
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