improper

adjective/ɪmˈprɑpər/

Frequency rank: #6,988 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Not suitable or appropriate for the situation; incorrect or against accepted rules.

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Example sentence

It is considered improper to talk loudly on your phone during a meeting.

Synonyms & related words

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