Inappropriately

adv

adv ·6 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1
In an inappropriate manner.
"behave inappropriately"

Adverb

1
in an inappropriate manner wordnet

Synonyms

amiss ineptly turn unduly unfortunately unsuitably

Antonyms

Example

"Make sure you spill all your food and act inappropriately, so it seems like I'm there!"

Etymology

From inappropriate + -ly.

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