IMPROPER as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
   Synonym(s)
   • unsuitable (what does unsuitable mean?)
   • wrong (what does wrong mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • unsuitable attire for the office
   • said all the wrong things
   Similar To
   • inappropriate (what does inappropriate mean?)
2. Meaning
   • not suitable or right or appropriate
   Usage Example(s)
   • slightly improper to dine alone with a married man
   • improper medication
   Antonym(s)
   • proper (what does proper mean?)
   Similar To
   • inappropriate (what does inappropriate mean?)
   • incorrect (what does incorrect mean?)
   • wrong (what does wrong mean?)
   • indecent (what does indecent mean?)
   • indecorous (what does indecorous mean?)
   • unbecoming (what does unbecoming mean?)
   • uncomely (what does uncomely mean?)
   • unseemly (what does unseemly mean?)
   • untoward (what does untoward mean?)
   • out-of-the-way (what does out-of-the-way mean?)
   • wrong (what does wrong mean?)
   See Also
   • inappropriate (what does inappropriate mean?)
   • incorrect (what does incorrect mean?)
   • wrong (what does wrong mean?)
   • indecent (what does indecent mean?)
   • indecorous (what does indecorous mean?)
   • indelicate (what does indelicate mean?)
   • unfit (what does unfit mean?)
   • wrong (what does wrong mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • propriety (what does propriety mean?)
   • properness (what does properness mean?)
   • correctitude (what does correctitude mean?)
3. Meaning
   • not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
   Synonym(s)
   • unconventional (what does unconventional mean?)
   • unlawful (what does unlawful mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • an unconventional marriage
   • improper banking practices
   Similar To
   • irregular (what does irregular mean?)