improper
adjective/ɪmˈprɑpər/
Frequency rank: #6,988 most common English word
Meaning
Not suitable or appropriate for the situation; incorrect or against accepted rules.
Example sentence
It is considered improper to talk loudly on your phone during a meeting.
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