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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 means dishonest, wrong, or rude in different contexts. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, related words, and pronunciation tips.
- English (US)
IMPROPER meaning: 1. dishonest and against a law or a rule:...
- Improper: Catalan Translation
improper translate: incorrecte, indecorós. Learn more in the...
- Translate English to Malay
IMPROPER translate: tidak senonoh. Learn more in the...
- Indonesian Translation
improper translate: tidak semestinya, tidak pantas, salah....
- Improper in Korean
IMPROPER translate: 부적절한. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Improper: French Translation
IMPROPER translate: déplacé/-ée, déplacé, indécent. Learn...
- Improper: Thai Translation
improper translate: ไม่เหมาะสม (คำทางการ). Learn more in the...
- Improper: Italian Translation
improper translate: sconveniente, scorretto, inopportuno,...
- English (US)
Improper means not proper, right, or suitable in various contexts. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and legal usage of this adjective from Merriam-Webster.
IMPROPER meaning: 1. dishonest and against a law or a rule: 2. unsuitable or not correct for a particular use or…. Learn more.
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.
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 men and women to kiss in public. opposite proper. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of improper as an adjective to describe something that is not suitable, correct, or decent. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from various sources.
Something that’s improper goes against what people think is right. This could be a matter of politeness. For example, not giving up your seat for an elderly person is improper.