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improper
adjective
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
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ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə
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adjective
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
“said all the wrong things”
adjective
not suitable or right or appropriate
“slightly improper to dine alone with a married man”
adjective
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
“an unconventional marriage”
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said all the wrong things
slightly improper to dine alone with a married man
improper medication
improper attire for the golf course
an unconventional marriage
improper banking practices
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