improper
[ im-prop-er ]
/ ɪmˈprɒp ər /
adjective
not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners, etc.: improper conduct at a funeral.
unsuitable or inappropriate, as for the purpose or occasion: improper attire for a formal dance.
abnormal or irregular: improper functioning of the speech mechanism.
SYNONYMS FOR improper
2
indecorous.
Improper,
indecent,
unbecoming,
unseemly are applied to that which is unfitting or not in accordance with propriety.
Improper has a wide range, being applied to whatever is not suitable or fitting, and often specifically to what does not conform to the standards of conventional morality:
improper diet; improper behavior in church; improper language.
Indecent, a strong word, is applied to what is offensively contrary to standards of propriety and especially of modesty:
indecent behavior, literature.
Unbecoming is applied to what is especially unfitting in the person concerned:
conduct unbecoming a minister.
Unseemly is applied to whatever is unfitting or improper under the circumstances:
unseemly mirth.
OTHER WORDS FROM improper
im·prop·er·ly, adverb im·prop·er·ness, nounWords nearby improper
Example sentences from the Web for improper
British Dictionary definitions for improper
improper
/ (ɪmˈprɒpə) /
adjective
lacking propriety; not seemly or fitting
unsuitable for a certain use or occasion; inappropriate
an improper use for a tool
irregular or abnormal