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inappropriate

/ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪət/

/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriɪt/

Translations

inappropriateadjective

more inappropriate

Comp.

most inappropriate

Super.

/ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪət/

/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriɪt/

Wearing shorts to a formal wedding was considered inappropriate.

Porter un short à un mariage formel était considéré comme inapproprié.

Additional translations

indécentSurtout pour des propos ou des gestes à connotation sexuelle.

déplacéSurtout pour des propos, des gestes ou un comportement jugés inadaptés au contexte.

Synonyms

out of place

Antonyms

inappropriateadjective

Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Wearing shorts to a formal wedding was considered inappropriate.

Not fitting or proper; not conforming to expected standards of behavior or dress.

His inappropriate comments during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

Sexually suggestive, obscene, or violating accepted sexual boundaries.

The teacher was dismissed for inappropriate touching of a student.