as in unsuitable
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
a bathing suit is inappropriate dress for strolling the streets of this seaside village
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Recent Examples of inappropriate
In the following days, seven additional women came forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior.
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
And aside from a small number of people being inappropriate and concerning in drawing attention for fighting or throwing eggs at the Spurs, the Knicks fans delivered in every way.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Mickelson allegedly approached the female employee at the clubhouse and made nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact with her.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Some critics view gladiatorial displays of violence as inappropriate for a historic anniversary and complain that the spectacle hits a discordant note amid war in Iran and rising prices.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
And aside from a small number of people being inappropriate and concerning in drawing attention for fighting or throwing eggs at the Spurs, the Knicks fans delivered in every way.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Mickelson allegedly approached the female employee at the clubhouse and made nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact with her.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Some critics view gladiatorial displays of violence as inappropriate for a historic anniversary and complain that the spectacle hits a discordant note amid war in Iran and rising prices.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inappropriate
Adjective
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In 2023 the agency documented signs of stress in sloths during public encounters, improper handling of a juvenile kangaroo and environmental conditions deemed unsuitable for a sloth’s care.—
Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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As a result of the unsuitable conditions, Stevie was starving and dehydrated.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Experts say a lack of access to information and improper staff training are major barriers for blind travelers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Although Ashley had alleged things like malice, ill-will and improper motives by Adam, that still fell short of proving that Adam knew that his statements were false.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The researchers calculated welfare losses from incorrect beliefs could potentially reach up to 43% of the initial loan balance in the most extreme cases, translating to roughly $21,500 on the median borrower’s $50,000 in debt.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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For example, many borrowers are getting incorrect estimates of what their bill would be on IBR, Rodriguez said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Tom Kim dropped two shots at the wrong time and shot 72.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Every traveler has a trip that went spectacularly wrong.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Isdin Melatonik If traditional retinoids have left your sensitive skin unhappy, Isdin's Melatonik Recovery Night Serum offers a gentler approach with bakuchiol.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Brown and the Celtics have both since denied speculation that the 29-year-old second-team All-NBA selection was unhappy with his role in Boston.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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There are worse strategies, but perhaps the unfit 18-year-old can’t do it all himself.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The plan to buy large warehouses unfit for human habitation and spend millions more to convert them to prisons sparked nationwide backlash and pointed resistance in Social Circle and Oakwood.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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To me that’s irrelevant in terms of this storytelling.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Whether the governmental entity later does anything with the complaint (here, the Board did not) is irrelevant.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inappropriate. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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