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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But there were other instances of inappropriate comments made by Big John that were harder to dismiss, sources tell Rolling Stone.
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Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Swift references a lover known for his inappropriate humor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
And my daughter has taken to running around singing the lyrics to ‘Don’t Tell Mama,’ which are wildly inappropriate.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
The witness, who was not named in the complaint, said Helm used inappropriate language toward other staff members and had called multiple times asking about his eligibility for retirement.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
The leotard, cut particularly high on the hips, is being roundly called out as inappropriate for the world’s most famous sporting event.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
For Marrocco, the former public works commissioner, the complaint in 2016 was for inappropriate use of a county facility — the Chapaton pump station in St. Clair Shores — for the filming of a reelection campaign commercial.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
On Amazon, one product intended to relieve breast pain from health issues such as mastitis was flagged as inappropriate because the packaging showed an illustration of a breast, according to Hirschhorn.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
In many situations where an employee receives additional compensation or a promotion because of an inappropriate direct relationship, especially with someone in the C-suite, it’s linked with harassment, Walked continued.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Swift references a lover known for his inappropriate humor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
And my daughter has taken to running around singing the lyrics to ‘Don’t Tell Mama,’ which are wildly inappropriate.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
The witness, who was not named in the complaint, said Helm used inappropriate language toward other staff members and had called multiple times asking about his eligibility for retirement.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
The leotard, cut particularly high on the hips, is being roundly called out as inappropriate for the world’s most famous sporting event.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
For Marrocco, the former public works commissioner, the complaint in 2016 was for inappropriate use of a county facility — the Chapaton pump station in St. Clair Shores — for the filming of a reelection campaign commercial.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
On Amazon, one product intended to relieve breast pain from health issues such as mastitis was flagged as inappropriate because the packaging showed an illustration of a breast, according to Hirschhorn.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
In many situations where an employee receives additional compensation or a promotion because of an inappropriate direct relationship, especially with someone in the C-suite, it’s linked with harassment, Walked continued.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inappropriate. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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