inappropriate
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
Example
“It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.”
Other meanings
Improper; adult; sexual.
“kids saying inappropriate things”
(of an action or thing) vile or unpleasant; repulsive.
“Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions.”
Synonyms
- out of line
- out of place
- unsuitable
Related words
- inappropriacy
- inappropes
- inappropriately
- inappropriateness
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “inappropriate” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.