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 | ||