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
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
The app has a private messaging feature that can lead to inappropriate conversations with predators.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
Cornelius said that the superintendent later informed her of other prior incidents including her son — who has autism and is nonverbal — getting a shower without her permission, getting called vulgar names by staff and teachers, and receiving other inappropriate comments.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Senator Geller makes an inappropriate comment during a tea ceremony.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But Rennison said constituents reached out to the board, viewing James’ press statements as inappropriate and a potential conflict of interest due to her dispensary ownership.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
Cornelius said that the superintendent later informed her of other prior incidents including her son — who has autism and is nonverbal — getting a shower without her permission, getting called vulgar names by staff and teachers, and receiving other inappropriate comments.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Senator Geller makes an inappropriate comment during a tea ceremony.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But Rennison said constituents reached out to the board, viewing James’ press statements as inappropriate and a potential conflict of interest due to her dispensary ownership.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inappropriate
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inappropriate. Accessed 30 Mar. 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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