inappropriate
adjective
- unsuitable
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ / /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English appropriate English inappropriate From in- + appropriate.
- Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
“It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.”
“The violent movie is inappropriate for school.”
- Improper; adult; sexual.
“kids saying inappropriate things”
- (of an action or thing) vile or unpleasant; repulsive.
“Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions.”
- Too vile.