improper
adjective
im·prop·er
(ˌ)im-ˈprä-pər 
: not proper: such as
a
: not in accord with propriety, modesty, good manners, or good taste
improper language
b
: not suited to the circumstances, design, or end
improper medicine
c
: not regularly or normally formed or not properly so called
d
: not in accord with fact, truth, or right procedure : incorrect
improper inference
improperly
adverb
improperness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of improper in a Sentence
The doctor gave him an improper diagnosis.
They claim to have evidence of improper police conduct.
improper use of public land
This is an improper diet for a growing teenager.
It would be improper for me to ask such a favor of her.
He made some improper remarks.
Recent Examples on the Web
Companies are facing over $4.4 billion in cumulative fines for data protection violations, even agreeing to a $13 million settlement for improper disclosure of customer data.
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Asaf Kochan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Still, any suggestion of impropriety will no doubt grate within Labour, which is perhaps more sensitive to allegations of improper political contributions than most other parties of late.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
The issue was caused by improper production of high-pressure fuel pumps, said Honda.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2024
In 2001, a United States district court overturned Alcala’s second conviction after his lawyer filed a habeas corpus motion alleging improper counsel, amongst other things.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Asaf Kochan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Still, any suggestion of impropriety will no doubt grate within Labour, which is perhaps more sensitive to allegations of improper political contributions than most other parties of late.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
The issue was caused by improper production of high-pressure fuel pumps, said Honda.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2024
In 2001, a United States district court overturned Alcala’s second conviction after his lawyer filed a habeas corpus motion alleging improper counsel, amongst other things.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Improper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improper. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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