as in incorrectly
in a mistaken or inappropriate way
she inappropriately referred to my chaperone as my father, and not as my stepfather
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Recent Examples of inappropriately
Argueta denies touching the girl inappropriately.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Zahrt first called the Department of Child and Family Services in 2018 when her then-7-year-old daughter began rubbing lotion on herself inappropriately, and claimed that was how her father instructed her to do so, Zahrt said in the Hulu series.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The physicians the Globe interviewed didn’t suggest patients were enrolled in hospice inappropriately.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
The entire exchange was caught on video and went viral as another example of adults involved in youth sports acting inappropriately, and Morris’ calm under pressure.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Helsingin Sanomat reported that nine women in all came forward with allegations that Rydman behaved inappropriately with them.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Her imperious, elderly father Herrmann (Sylvester Groth) has become disinhibited by dementia and is prone to touching his female caretaker (Patrycja Ziółkowska ) inappropriately, a problem Elsa doesn’t want to face any more than Lucy does.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The must-read (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times) Trees in and around the Palisades and Eaton fire burn scars are dying — or being inappropriately removed — at an alarming rate, Times staff writer Noah Haggerty wrote.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Jean was found and arrested near the school and later admitted to writing his phone number of the girl’s arm but denied touching her inappropriately.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Zahrt first called the Department of Child and Family Services in 2018 when her then-7-year-old daughter began rubbing lotion on herself inappropriately, and claimed that was how her father instructed her to do so, Zahrt said in the Hulu series.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The physicians the Globe interviewed didn’t suggest patients were enrolled in hospice inappropriately.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
The entire exchange was caught on video and went viral as another example of adults involved in youth sports acting inappropriately, and Morris’ calm under pressure.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Helsingin Sanomat reported that nine women in all came forward with allegations that Rydman behaved inappropriately with them.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Her imperious, elderly father Herrmann (Sylvester Groth) has become disinhibited by dementia and is prone to touching his female caretaker (Patrycja Ziółkowska ) inappropriately, a problem Elsa doesn’t want to face any more than Lucy does.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The must-read (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times) Trees in and around the Palisades and Eaton fire burn scars are dying — or being inappropriately removed — at an alarming rate, Times staff writer Noah Haggerty wrote.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Jean was found and arrested near the school and later admitted to writing his phone number of the girl’s arm but denied touching her inappropriately.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inappropriately
Adverb
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For people with melanin-rich skin, hyperpigmentation and burns are among the most common concerns and typically occur when an inexperienced provider uses a device incorrectly.—
Aimee Simeon,
Allure,
3 June 2026
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It can also be used if a corner kick is incorrectly awarded to a team.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Flood insurance is separate from homeowners coverage Friedlander said many property owners mistakenly believe their standard homeowners insurance policy covers flooding.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The distillery’s version of the story was that it was mistakenly flagged as potentially being a site of weapons of mass destruction; the real story appears to be a bit less dramatic.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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This prevented the driver from being erroneously cited and the incident could be used to show other drivers how the cameras were protecting them.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The Sentinel discovered the development with Gavi’s license because her name was included erroneously at one point in the Bastien documents.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Though Rogers is Christian, his story of transformation from weakling to hero certainly spoke to young Jewish boys and men, who were often inaccurately portrayed in the media and press as intellectually superior but physically inferior.—
Miriam Eve Mora,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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In 2024, Abbott recalled several lots of Libre 3 sensors due to inaccurately high readings.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Inappropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inappropriately. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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