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- Dictionaryimproper/ɪmˈprɒpə/
adjective
- 1. not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty: "the improper use of public funds" Similar Opposite
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IMPROPER definition: 1. dishonest and against a law or a rule: 2. unsuitable or not correct for a particular use or…. Learn more.
The meaning of IMPROPER is not proper. How to use improper in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Improper.
not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. Synonyms: unsuited, unfit, inapplicable. Antonyms: suitable, fitting. not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners, etc.: improper conduct at a funeral.
Synonyms for IMPROPER: inappropriate, unsuitable, incorrect, wrong, unfit, unhappy, irrelevant, unfortunate; Antonyms of IMPROPER: appropriate, proper, correct, suitable, right, fitting, relative, happy.
dishonest, or morally wrong. He had been indulging in improper business practices. She was suspended for improper conduct. There was nothing improper about our relationship (= it did not involve sex). places where it is considered improper for people to kiss in public. opposite proper. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
1. Not suited to circumstances or needs; unsuitable: improper shoes for a hike; improper medical treatment. 2. Not in keeping with conventional mores; indecorous: improper behavior; an improper suggestion. See Synonyms at unseemly. 3. Not consistent with established truth, fact, or rule; incorrect: improper grammar; an improper conclusion. 4.
If you describe someone's behaviour as improper, you mean that it is rude or shocking. [old-fashioned, disapproval] He would never be improper; he is always the perfect gentleman. Synonyms: indecent, vulgar, suggestive, unseemly More Synonyms of improper.
IMPROPER definition: not correct, suitable, honest, or acceptable: . Learn more.
Not suitable for or consistent with the purpose or circumstances; poorly adapted; unfit. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not in keeping with conventional mores; indecorous. Improper behavior; an improper suggestion. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Not in accordance with the truth, fact, or rule; wrong; incorrect.
Definitions of 'improper' 1. Improper activities are illegal or dishonest. [formal] [...] 2. Improper conditions or methods of treatment are not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose. [formal] [...] 3. If you describe someone's behavior as improper, you mean it is rude or shocking or in some way socially unacceptable. [...] More.
