inappropriate
pronunciation
How to pronounce inappropriate in British English:
UK [ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət]
How to pronounce inappropriate in American English:
US [ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət]
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- Adjective:
- not suitable for a particular occasion etc
- not conforming with accepted standards of propriety or taste; undesirable
- not in keeping with what is correct or proper
Word Origin
- inappropriate (adj.)
- 1804, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + appropriate (adj.). Related: Inappropriately; inappropriateness.
Example
- 1. Mr tsang 's comparison with london is particularly inappropriate .
- 2. S & p denies that its ratings were inappropriate , and plans to appeal .
- 3. You 're either naked in public or wearing something odd or inappropriate .
- 4. But their pleas were dismissed as overwrought and inappropriate .
- 5. A government spokesman last week said it would be inappropriate to further comment as it is a connected party in the deal .