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
Synonyms
Examples of inappropriate in a Sentence
We won't tolerate such inappropriate behavior.
Her informal manner seemed wholly inappropriate to the occasion.
Recent Examples on the Web
These groups specifically target material about LGBTQ+ and communities of color, arguing the material is inappropriate or a part of critical race theory.
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Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Ahead of the premiere of the British documentary that delves into Kevin Spacey’s history of allegedly inappropriate and exploitative behavior, the actor addressed some of the new accusations against him in a nearly two-hour video interview posted on social media.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2024
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Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Ahead of the premiere of the British documentary that delves into Kevin Spacey’s history of allegedly inappropriate and exploitative behavior, the actor addressed some of the new accusations against him in a nearly two-hour video interview posted on social media.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2024
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inappropriate. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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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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