ungrammatical
adjective
un·gram·mat·i·cal
ˌən-grə-ˈma-ti-kəl
: not following rules of grammar
an ungrammatical sentence
In another of his ipse dixit pronouncements, Webster condemned the adverbial use of adjectives in phrases like extreme cold, exceeding fine, and indifferent well as "very improper and ungrammatical."—Edward Finegan
Surprisingly, even though it sounds ungrammatical, can't seem is accepted as a standard idiom that is no less awkward than saying "seems to be unable," …—HarperCollins Publishers
Idioms are forms of expression approved by usage, but often ungrammatical and illogical.—Simeon Potter
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“Ungrammatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ungrammatical. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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