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English adjective: improper | |||
| 1. | improper not suitable or right or appropriate | ||
| Samples | Slightly improper to dine alone with a married man. Improper medication. Improper attire for the golf course. | ||
| Similar | incorrect, indecent, indecorous, out-of-the-way, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untoward, wrong | ||
| See also | inappropriate, indecent, indecorous, indelicate, unfit, wrong | ||
| Attribute | correctitude, properness, propriety | ||
| Antonyms | proper | ||
| 2. | improper not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention | ||
| Samples | An unconventional marriage. Improper banking practices. | ||
| Synonyms | unconventional, unlawful | ||
| Similar | irregular | ||
| Antonyms | regular | ||
| 3. | improper not appropriate for a purpose or occasion | ||
| Samples | Said all the wrong things. | ||
| Synonyms | wrong | ||
| Similar | inappropriate | ||
| Antonyms | appropriate | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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