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inappropriate
[ in-uh-proh-pree-it ]
adjective
- not appropriate; not proper or suitable:
an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
Synonyms: , , ,
inappropriate
/ ˌɪəˈəʊɪɪ /
adjective
- not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely
Derived Forms
- ˌԲˈDZٱԱ, noun
- ˌԲˈDZٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- a·p·ٱ· adverb
- a·p·ٱ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of inappropriate1
Example Sentences
A BBC News investigation revealed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who had worked with Wallace across a range of shows, over a 17-year-period.
The spokesperson also insisted that the agency "holds its employees to the highest standards of professionalism and takes seriously all allegations of inappropriate conduct."
"The panel found that this constituted her behaving in an inappropriate way."
Two other team members also raised grievances about Ms Hoskins on 16 and 17 October, according to the documents, alleging "inappropriate sexual behaviour in the leisure club" between Ms Hoskins and the male colleague.
Police say they have found "no evidence of criminality" in an investigation into alleged inappropriate messages sent by Edinburgh city council's former leader.
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