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   improper

   /ɪmˈprɒpə/

   adjective

   • 1. not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty: "the improper use of public funds" Similar inappropriateunacceptableunsuitableunprofessionalirregularillegitimateagainst the rulesunethicalcorruptimmoraldishonestdishonourableunscrupulousinformal:crookednot cricketindecentrisquéoff colourindelicatesuggestivenaughtyribaldearthyRabelaisiansmuttydirtyfilthyvulgarcruderudeobscenelewdpornographicinformal:blueraunchysteamynear the knuckle/bonenudge-nudgefruitysaucyOpposite acceptableproperdecent
   • ▪ lacking in modesty or decency: "an improper suggestion" Similar unseemlyindecorousunbecomingunfittingout of keepingunladylikeungentlemanlyindiscreetindelicateimpoliteundignifiedindecentunwholesomeimmodestimmoraloutrageousscandalousshockingoffensivedistastefulforwardboldbrazenshamelessinformal:freshcheekyOpposite proper

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French impropre or Latin improprius, from in- ‘not’ + proprius ‘one's own, proper’.

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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.

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   The meaning of IMPROPER is not proper. How to use improper in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Improper.

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   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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishimproper adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPROPER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.