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inappropriate

adjective

  1. unsuitable
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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.

  1. 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.

  2. Improper; adult; sexual.

    kids saying inappropriate things

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

    Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions.

  4. Too vile.