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
The earliest accusation came in 1993 when the stepdaughter claimed to relatives that Errol touched her inappropriately at the family’s home.
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Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
In April 2024, Timothy Daugherty was pulled from his substitute teaching job at Spring Mills Elementary School in Highland Township after he was accused and later charged with inappropriately touching six victims, who were 9 to 11 years old.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Used inappropriately, Cs-137 can burn you, cause acute radiation sickness, and be fatal.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 22 Sep. 2025
Brynjolfsson and Makanju shared concerns about authoritarian governments using these tools inappropriately.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The charges stemmed from the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ethics’ 2020 finding that Tran inappropriately used his Senate staff to conduct campaign activities.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Social media erupted with criticism, accusing the outlet of reacting inappropriately to the tragedy.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
toby Meyjes
shane Croucher
john Feng
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The third victim, Nayci said, was in the pool when Ramos-Aviles first touched her inappropriately.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Garzon did not listen as the woman again told him to stop, pulled her pants down and touched her inappropriately, prosecutors said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
In April 2024, Timothy Daugherty was pulled from his substitute teaching job at Spring Mills Elementary School in Highland Township after he was accused and later charged with inappropriately touching six victims, who were 9 to 11 years old.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Used inappropriately, Cs-137 can burn you, cause acute radiation sickness, and be fatal.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 22 Sep. 2025
Brynjolfsson and Makanju shared concerns about authoritarian governments using these tools inappropriately.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The charges stemmed from the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ethics’ 2020 finding that Tran inappropriately used his Senate staff to conduct campaign activities.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Social media erupted with criticism, accusing the outlet of reacting inappropriately to the tragedy.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
toby Meyjes
shane Croucher
john Feng
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The third victim, Nayci said, was in the pool when Ramos-Aviles first touched her inappropriately.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Garzon did not listen as the woman again told him to stop, pulled her pants down and touched her inappropriately, prosecutors said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inappropriately
Adverb
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Denham’s name was spelled incorrectly in an earlier version of this story.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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My question incorrectly presupposed that Kiffin had gotten over it.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Authorities in Oregon announced a murder suspect who was mistakenly released from prison earlier this week is back in custody after igniting a multi-day manhunt.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ty Anthony Sage, 26, was mistakenly released on bail on Monday, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Kelly, the Pennsylvania congressman, was also included in the FBI request, though he was erroneously referred to as a senator.—
Lawrence Andrea,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The story also said erroneously that Stripe took a cut of each transaction.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Pulte also said James may have inaccurately described her Brooklyn home.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Conservatives had complained that the Jimmy Kimmel Live host had inaccurately described the political beliefs held by the man accused of shooting the Turning Point USA founder.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Inappropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inappropriately. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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