inappropriate (Meaning)
inappropriate (a)
not suitable for a particular occasion etc
inappropriate (s)
not in keeping with what is correct or proper
inappropriate (a.)
Not instrument (to); not appropriate; unbecoming; unsuitable; not specially fitted; -- followed by to or for.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inappropriate
Synonyms:
- perverse
- unseemly
- inept
- incongruous
- inapposite
- infelicitous
- inapt
- unbecoming
- indecorous
- untoward
- graceless
- unfortunate
- bad
- amiss
- unacceptable
- naughty
- out of the way
- inconsistent
- awkward
- out of place
Antonyms:
- seasonable
- compatible
- satisfactory
- approved
- decorous
- pat
- harmonious
- decorous
- authorized
- becoming
- apt
- okay
- fit
- authorized
- pointed
- apposite
- genteel
- promoted
- licensed
- opportune
- endorsed
- approved
- fortunate
- permitted
- pat
- okay
- promoted
- satisfactory
- seemly
- endorsed
- congenial
- licensed
- adequate
- seasonable
- acceptable
- seemly
- opportune
- befitting
- congenial
- felicitous
- permitted
- apt
- harmonious
- befitting
- apposite
- fortunate
- becoming
- compatible
- adequate
- material
- acceptable
- felicitous
- pointed
- genteel
- fit
- material
Synonyms:
- proscribed
- outlawed
- unseasonable
- disallowed
- inopportune
- immaterial
- censurable
- unsatisfactory
- blamable
- malapropos
- prohibited
- ungraceful
- blameworthy
- untimely
- unapt
- uncongenial
- inapplicable
- mismatched
- irrelative
- incompatible
- forbidden
- extraneous
- banned
- barred
- sinful
- gauche
Antonyms:
- germane
- creditable
- encouraged
- respectable
- commendable
- creditable
- allowed
- apropos
- abetted
- all right
- exemplary
- encouraged
- kosher
- balanced
- exemplary
- tolerable
- irreproachable
- passable
- kosher
- consonant
- supported
- OK
- sanctioned
- passable
- blameless
- abetted
- sanctioned
- tolerable
- indorsed
- decent
- OK
- apropos
- indorsed
- respectable
- fine
- allowed
- fine
- balanced
- decent
- germane
- all right
- supported
- irreproachable
- blameless
- consonant
- commendable
inappropriate Sentence Examples
- The use of offensive language in professional settings is inappropriate.
- Wearing a swimsuit to a formal event would be considered inappropriate attire.
- It is inappropriate to engage in private conversations during a public meeting.
- Making personal attacks against others is inappropriate and disrespectful.
- Requesting favors from a superior in exchange for personal gain is inappropriate behavior.
- Sending unsolicited email with inappropriate content is a form of harassment.
- It is inappropriate to disclose confidential information without authorization.
- Playing loud music late at night in a residential area is inappropriate and disturbs others.
- It is inappropriate to use a company's resources for personal use without permission.
- Touching someone without their consent is inappropriate and should not be tolerated.
FAQs About the word inappropriate
not suitable for a particular occasion etc, not in keeping with what is correct or properNot instrument (to); not appropriate; unbecoming; unsuitable; not speci
wrong, incorrect, irrelevant, improper, unhappy,unsuitable, unfit, perverse, unseemly, inept
correct, suitable, proper, timely, meet,appropriate, right, happy, relative, relevant
The use of offensive language in professional settings is inappropriate.
Wearing a swimsuit to a formal event would be considered inappropriate attire.
It is inappropriate to engage in private conversations during a public meeting.
Making personal attacks against others is inappropriate and disrespectful.
