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the manufacturer's warranty is no longer valid if the appliance is used improperly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

Even the compression through Turn 6’s apex, which always reveals improperly tuned suspension for motorbikes and race cars alike, can’t upset the Rimini. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

The South Carolina Supreme Court later overturned the convictions after finding that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill improperly influenced the jury. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

In February, the village filed suit against Fifth Third Bank seeking $2 million that officials allege the institution improperly paid out in fraudulent checks signed by Henyard. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

In some cases, the rods connecting the release handle to the latch become loose or improperly adjusted, preventing the latch from fully releasing. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

The House Ethics Committee and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) both investigated allegations that Mills improperly used his position as a founder and owner of the companies to secure federal contracts and illicitly fund his campaign. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit, and Gibson, allege that only a judge can alter the certified election results and that the secretary of state’s office improperly intervened to overturn results. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Most recently, Google settled a class-action lawsuit alleging that its education platform improperly captured and stored the biometric data—the voices and faces—of students in Illinois. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

Authority officials, including chief executive Ian Choudri, improperly signed off on $680,500 worth of payments without verifying if the services were truly necessary, according to the OIG, in violation of state regulations. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026