inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌi-nə-ˈprō-prē-ət 
: not appropriate : unsuitable
inappropriate behavior
The movie's subject matter is inappropriate for small children.
inappropriately
adverb
dressed inappropriately
inappropriateness
noun
the inappropriateness of his comments
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Examples of inappropriate in a Sentence
We won't tolerate such inappropriate behavior.
Her informal manner seemed wholly inappropriate to the occasion.
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That included establishing a hotline where callers could report abuse and inappropriate behavior by campus faculty and staff.
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Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
Allegations against him included inappropriate physical contact with a student, an unwillingness to adhere to special education laws and subjective grading practices.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
This communication is false, inappropriate, and ineffective.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Starting March 3, no cellphones for students in Howard County schools
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker denies allegations of ‘inappropriate behavior’ at high-end spas
How might the NFL handle allegations against Ravens kicker Justin Tucker?
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2025
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Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
Allegations against him included inappropriate physical contact with a student, an unwillingness to adhere to special education laws and subjective grading practices.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
This communication is false, inappropriate, and ineffective.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Starting March 3, no cellphones for students in Howard County schools
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker denies allegations of ‘inappropriate behavior’ at high-end spas
How might the NFL handle allegations against Ravens kicker Justin Tucker?
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2025
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inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌin-ə-ˈprō-prē-ət
: not appropriate : unsuitable
inappropriate behavior
inappropriately
adverb
inappropriateness
noun
Medical Definition
inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌin-ə-ˈprō-prē-ət
: abnormal
inappropriate urinary sodium excretion—K. G. Barry & J. P. Malloy
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