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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:...
- Znaczenie Improper, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
IMPROPER definicja: 1. dishonest and against a law or a...
- Improper: Ukrainian Translation
improper - translate into Ukrainian with the...
- Improper: Catalan Translation
improper translate: incorrecte, indecorós. Learn more in the...
- Improper: Czech Translation
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- Improper: French Translation
IMPROPER translate: déplacé/-ée, déplacé, indécent. Learn...
- Improper: German Translation
IMPROPER translate: unpassend. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Improper: Thai Translation
improper translate: ไม่เหมาะสม (คำทางการ). Learn more in the...
- 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.
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.
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.
Improper means not suitable, fitting, or correct for a certain use, occasion, or rule. It can also mean indecent, unseemly, or irregular. See different dictionaries, thesaurus, and translations for improper.
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. Join us.
improper has a wide range, being applied to whatever is not suitable or fitting, and often specifically to what does not conform to the standards of conventional morality: improper diet; improper behavior in church; improper language. indecent, a strong word, is applied to what is offensively contrary to standards of propriety and esp. of ...
