as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
an improper use of slang in a formal piece of writing
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as in wrongness
the quality or state of being unsuitable or unfitting
the improperness of such behavior at a religious ceremony should have been achingly obvious
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Recent Examples of improper
Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
The defendants repeatedly introduced inadmissible evidence, the judge wrote, related to issues including statements from outside groups about formula and NEC and improper expert opinions, among other things.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
In Social Security, for example, from 2015 through 2022, its IG found almost $72 billion in improper payments, representing roughly 1% of benefits paid out in that stretch, the AP notes.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
But the judge only cited evidence of improper terminations at the six agencies, declining to order the reinstatement of probationary workers at 16 other agencies cited by unions in a lawsuit challenging the layoffs.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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The Cantonese restaurant received a yellow placard from health inspectors for keeping food at an improper temperature and not properly cleaning food contact surfaces.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
The defendants repeatedly introduced inadmissible evidence, the judge wrote, related to issues including statements from outside groups about formula and NEC and improper expert opinions, among other things.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
In Social Security, for example, from 2015 through 2022, its IG found almost $72 billion in improper payments, representing roughly 1% of benefits paid out in that stretch, the AP notes.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
But the judge only cited evidence of improper terminations at the six agencies, declining to order the reinstatement of probationary workers at 16 other agencies cited by unions in a lawsuit challenging the layoffs.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improper
Adjective
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Mickey Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother UK house after further usage of inappropriate language.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lewin has insisted there was nothing inappropriate about this visit.—
Nick Tabor,
Curbed,
11 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Heller/The Hustle For-profit developers, for one thing, often find church and synagogue properties unsuitable for redevelopment.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
11 Apr. 2025
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Such glues and taped seams make Gore-tex jackets unsuitable for chemical recycling.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Times' then-editorial page editor, James Bennet, who had inserted the incorrect claims into the passage, wrote an apology that was posted to the opinion section's social media account.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, the extension payment date for taxpayers who log into the IRS website is incorrect.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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But even one in three Republicans said their cost of living was on the wrong track, according to the poll, which surveyed 4,306 U.S. adults nationwide between April 16 and April 21.—
Jason Lange,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the product labels gave away that something was wrong: Product of China, many of them read in Mandarin.—
Karen Yuan,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
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The injunction request stated the premises were unfit for occupancy and owners did not have a valid city business license.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Just like an organization being certain that other players are unfit for the harsh glare of intense games in April.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some 59% of voters are unhappy with how things are going in the country.—
Dana Blanton,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Particularly now that Americans are unhappy with the state of economy.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Improper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improper. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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