inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌi-nə-ˈprō-prē-ət 
: not appropriate : unsuitable
inappropriate behavior
The movie's subject matter is inappropriate for small children.
inappropriately
adverb
dressed inappropriately
inappropriateness
noun
the inappropriateness of his comments
Synonyms
Examples of inappropriate in a Sentence
We won't tolerate such inappropriate behavior.
Her informal manner seemed wholly inappropriate to the occasion.
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In his initial divorce filing, Cyrus cited irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct as reason for the split, something Firerose denied being guilty of in a response filing.
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Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
But as rap grew up, Eminem has had to reckon with a changing listenership that increasingly views Slim’s trademark blue bars as inappropriate and offensive.
—Damien Scott, Billboard, 17 July 2024
Misconceptions About Using Anatomically Correct Names for Genitalia Many of us grew up being told that children using the correct names of their genitals is taboo or inappropriate.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 July 2024
On Sunday, a mother alerted authorities that her underage daughter received inappropriate text messages from Raya.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
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Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
But as rap grew up, Eminem has had to reckon with a changing listenership that increasingly views Slim’s trademark blue bars as inappropriate and offensive.
—Damien Scott, Billboard, 17 July 2024
Misconceptions About Using Anatomically Correct Names for Genitalia Many of us grew up being told that children using the correct names of their genitals is taboo or inappropriate.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 July 2024
On Sunday, a mother alerted authorities that her underage daughter received inappropriate text messages from Raya.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inappropriate. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌin-ə-ˈprō-prē-ət
: not appropriate : unsuitable
inappropriate behavior
inappropriately
adverb
inappropriateness
noun
Medical Definition
inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌin-ə-ˈprō-prē-ət
: abnormal
inappropriate urinary sodium excretion—K. G. Barry & J. P. Malloy
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