Synonyms of improperly

improperly

adverb

as in incorrectly

in a mistaken or inappropriate way

the manufacturer's warranty is no longer valid if the appliance is used improperly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incorrectly
• mistakenly
• erroneously
• inappropriately
• inaccurately
• wrongly
• unsuitably
• faultily
• inaptly
• inadequately
• insufficiently
• imperfectly
• misguidedly
• unwisely
• extraneously
• pointlessly
• irrelevantly
• unsatisfactorily
• senselessly
• undesirably
• meaninglessly
• amiss
• fallibly
• foolishly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• properly
• correctly
• appropriately
• well
• rightly
• suitably
• right
• aptly
• perfectly
• fittingly
• adequately
• sufficiently
• infallibly
• meaningfully
• sensibly
• satisfactorily
• pertinently
• acceptably
• wisely
• prudently
• relevantly
• germanely
• sagely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of improperly

The ethics panel is also looking into whether Mills violated campaign finance laws, misused congressional resources or improperly received gifts or special favors. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Federal investigators are probing whether insurance firms owned by Walter improperly funnelled money to other companies of his. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Has the sheriff’s relationship with Herz and Adams crossed a legal line into improperly interfering with a local election? — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

The Justice Department is investigating venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz to determine whether its investment partners are improperly serving on the boards of competing artificial intelligence companies, according to a new report. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026

The court found that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors, depriving Murdaugh of an impartial jury, and ordered a new trial. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Georgia has seen dozens of cases of law enforcement agents improperly using data from Flock cameras, leading to resignations, suspensions and even arrests. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

The suit reportedly claims that several key components of hospital protocol were ignored or improperly followed, directly contributing to Carradine’s death. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026

The incident occurred after the boy was allegedly improperly restrained by an operator working the ride that day, prompting Mercer to notice and yell for the operator not to start the ride, per the complaint. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026