inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌi-nə-ˈprō-prē-ət 
: not appropriate : unsuitable
inappropriate behavior
The movie's subject matter is inappropriate for small children.
inappropriately
adverb
dressed inappropriately
inappropriateness
noun
the inappropriateness of his comments
Synonyms
Examples of inappropriate in a Sentence
We won't tolerate such inappropriate behavior.
Her informal manner seemed wholly inappropriate to the occasion.
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There were allegations against him for inappropriate behavior, and many guests and talents were uncomfortable with his invitation.
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Ben Croll, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
The trade publication reported that sources claimed the production of Coppola's Roman Empire epic did not have safeguards in place to report such inappropriate behavior.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
Grant said ample data shows that kids who aren't in after-school programs are more likely to be involved in inappropriate behavior.
—Eric Guzmán, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2024
Francis Ford Coppola is suing Variety for libel after the Hollywood trade outlet published a story that alleged inappropriate behavior by the director towards female extras on the set of his upcoming film Megalopolis.
—Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
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Ben Croll, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
The trade publication reported that sources claimed the production of Coppola's Roman Empire epic did not have safeguards in place to report such inappropriate behavior.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
Grant said ample data shows that kids who aren't in after-school programs are more likely to be involved in inappropriate behavior.
—Eric Guzmán, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2024
Francis Ford Coppola is suing Variety for libel after the Hollywood trade outlet published a story that alleged inappropriate behavior by the director towards female extras on the set of his upcoming film Megalopolis.
—Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inappropriate. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌin-ə-ˈprō-prē-ət
: not appropriate : unsuitable
inappropriate behavior
inappropriately
adverb
inappropriateness
noun
Medical Definition
inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌin-ə-ˈprō-prē-ət
: abnormal
inappropriate urinary sodium excretion—K. G. Barry & J. P. Malloy
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