Definition of Inappropriate

1. Adjective. Not suitable for a particular occasion etc. "Put inappropriate pressure on them"

Attributes: Appropriateness
Similar to: Unbefitting, Improper, Wrong
Also: Malapropos, Improper
Antonyms: Appropriate
Derivative terms: Inappropriateness, Inappropriateness

2. Adjective. Not in keeping with what is correct or proper. "Completely inappropriate behavior"
Exact synonyms: Incompatible, Out Or Keeping, Unfitting
Similar to: Incongruous
Derivative terms: Inappropriateness

Definition of Inappropriate

1. a. Not instrument (to); not appropriate; unbecoming; unsuitable; not specially fitted; -- followed by to or for.

Definition of Inappropriate

1. Adjective. Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Inappropriate

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inappropriate

inapplicably
inapplication
inapposite
inappositely
inappositeness
inappreciable
inappreciably
inappreciation
inappreciative
inapprehensibility
inapprehensible
inapprehension
inapprehensive
inapproachable
inappropriable
inappropriate
inappropriate ADH syndrome
inappropriate affect
inappropriate hormone
inappropriately
inappropriateness
inappropriatenesses
inapproximability
inapproximable
inapt
inaptitude
inaptitudes
inaptly
inaptness
inaptnesses

Other Resources:

Search for Inappropriate on Dictionary.com!Search for Inappropriate on Thesaurus.com!Search for Inappropriate on Google!Search for Inappropriate on Wikipedia!

Quick Links

Search