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.
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Originally a producer on the project, he was fired for cause after at least one incident of inappropriate behavior on Runner that included bullying and yelling at crew.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Screenshot inappropriate gun marketing content and circulate it.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 May 2025
The women accused him of inappropriate touching, offensive comments and creating a hostile work environment.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Last June, the company rolled back its Pride Month selections and displays after experiencing a backlash the year before from some customers who felt the company’s merchandise choices were inappropriate.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Screenshot inappropriate gun marketing content and circulate it.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 May 2025
The women accused him of inappropriate touching, offensive comments and creating a hostile work environment.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Last June, the company rolled back its Pride Month selections and displays after experiencing a backlash the year before from some customers who felt the company’s merchandise choices were inappropriate.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inappropriate. Accessed 19 May. 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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