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inappropriate

adjective

not suitable for a particular occasion etc

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NA
Scrabble score
19
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət

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adjective

  1. not suitable for a particular occasion etc

    “noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness”

adjective

  1. not in keeping with what is correct or proper

    “completely inappropriate behavior”

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Example Sentences

noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness
inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach
put inappropriate pressure on them
completely inappropriate behavior

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