inappropriate

About 7.64 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

   It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.

2. adjective Improper; adult; sexual.

   kids saying inappropriate things

3. adjective vile or unpleasant; repulsive.

   Discrimination and abuse are examples of inappropriate actions.

4. adjective Too vile.

Similar words

improper unsuitable unfitting unbefitting wrong incorrect incongruous incompatible out or keeping inexpedient

Often followed by

to for and in behavior or use behaviors as

Word family

inappropriately inappropriateness inappropriatenesses