Choose the Right Synonym for improper

indecorous, improper, unseemly, unbecoming, indelicate mean not conforming to what is accepted as right, fitting, or in good taste. indecorous suggests a violation of accepted standards of good manners. indecorous behavior improper applies to a broader range of transgressions of rules not only of social behavior but of ethical practice or logical procedure or prescribed method. improper use of campaign contributions unseemly adds a suggestion of special inappropriateness to a situation or an offensiveness to good taste. remarried with unseemly haste unbecoming suggests behavior or language that does not suit one's character or status. conduct unbecoming to an officer indelicate implies a lack of modesty or of tact or of refined perception of feeling. indelicate expressions for bodily functions

Examples of improper in a Sentence

The doctor gave him an improper diagnosis. They claim to have evidence of improper police conduct. improper use of public land This is an improper diet for a growing teenager. It would be improper for me to ask such a favor of her. He made some improper remarks. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Norberto Cisneros, 20, of the 200 block of Roberto Avenue, Northlake, was charged at 2:52 a.m. May 29 at 47th Street and DuBois Avenue with driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to signal, disobeying a stop sign, and improper lane usage. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2022 He was charged with DUI-alcohol and improper lane usage and transported to the Morgan County Jail, where he was released on bond. — William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 25 May 2022 Conviction for improper storage of weapons carries a fine of between $1,000 and $7,500, and imprisonment for up to 1.5 years. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022 Horses may become accustomed to getting fed willingly by visitors and may also come to depend on improper storage techniques. — Washington Post, 3 May 2022 Officials gave extensions for violations dealing with the improper storage of raw food. — Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2022 Fernando Brito De La Cruz, 35, of the 200 block of East Pine Avenue, Bensenville, was charged with driving under the influence, endangering the life of a child and improper lane use at 1:56 a.m. April 2. — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2022 In May, the fire protection district inspected the Carson warehouse and cited Day to Day again with improper storage of hazardous materials including essential oils and hand sanitizer. — Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2022 Officials revisited the restaurant on the same day and found three violations, one of which was a high priority for improper food storage. — Garfield Hylton, orlandosentinel.com, 10 Jan. 2022 See More

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