INAPPROPRIATELY

inappropriately, unsuitably

(adverb) in an inappropriate manner; “he was inappropriately dressed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

inappropriately (comparative more inappropriately, superlative most inappropriately)

in an inappropriate manner

Antonyms

• appropriately

Source: Wiktionary


INAPPROPRIATE

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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Word of the Day

9 June 2025

HERMAPHRODITE

(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made


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