INAPPROPRIATE

inappropriate

(adjective) not suitable for a particular occasion etc; “noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness”; “inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach”; “put inappropriate pressure on them”

inappropriate, incompatible, out or keeping, unfitting

(adjective) not in keeping with what is correct or proper; “completely inappropriate behavior”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

inappropriate (comparative more inappropriate, superlative most inappropriate)

Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

(informal) Improper; adult; sexual.

Synonyms

• out of line

• unfit

• unsuitable

• improper

Source: Wiktionary


In`ap*pro"pri*ate, a.

Definition: Not instrument (to); not appropriate; unbecoming; unsuitable; not specially fitted; -- followed by to or for.

– In`ap*pro"pri*ate*ly, adv.

– In`ap*pro"pri*ate*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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