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Inappropriate

//ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət// adj, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

    "It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."

  2. 2
    Improper; adult; sexual. informal

    "kids saying inappropriate things"

  3. 3
    (of an action or thing) vile or unpleasant; repulsive. informal

    "Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions."

  4. 4
    Too vile. informal
Adjective
  1. 1
    not suitable for a particular occasion etc wordnet
  2. 2
    not in keeping with what is correct or proper wordnet

Etymology

From in- + appropriate.

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