INAPPROPRIATE Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

inappropriate

adjective

ˌi-nə-ˈprō-prē-ət

Definition of inappropriate

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 Examples of non-compliant headgear/face coverings include inappropriate face paint, offensive prosthetics, make up or masks intended to frighten, and fursuits. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 The letter also included a statement that Skains and others did not take steps to internally investigate whether Muse had engaged in inappropriate conduct with other students. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 For households, parental controls allow restricting access to inappropriate and adult content. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026 An internal affairs file reviewed by The Times revealed more details about inappropriate comments allegedly made by officers within the unit tasked with vetting LAPD recruits. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inappropriate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inappropriate

Adjective

Guy acknowledges, though, that this could lead to the level of chaos depicted in a memorable 2009 episode of The Office, where staff show up in an array of unsuitable outfits.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
That could allow geothermal projects to operate in locations that have traditionally been considered unsuitable for geothermal development.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsuitable

Adjective

Miller has also been charged for the improper display or possession of the plates of another vehicle in Kansas City’s Municipal Court.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
Troopers are also on the lookout for unsafe lane changes, tailgating and improper passing.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of improper

Adjective

State officials stress that the incorrect information does not belong to another Michigan resident.

— Terrance Friday, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Manufacturers there can have the products reanalyzed, but dispensaries can’t sell those products until retesting shows the original analysis was incorrect.

— Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of incorrect

Adjective

But in Meriwether’s hands, the show became a propulsive exploration of both women’s trauma and the misogynistic criminal justice system that’s unfit to deal with it.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026
The complaint also alleges Wendy's failed to warn customers of the alleged danger and served food that was unfit for human consumption.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026