improper

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈprɒpər/
US: /ɪmˈprɑːpər/

  1. Not correct or suitable in a particular situation.

    1. It's improper to speak loudly in a library.
    2. Using company resources for personal gain is highly improper behavior for an employee.

  2. Against accepted social standards or morally wrong.

    1. His improper jokes made me feel awkward.
    2. The newspaper received complaints about the website's display of improper content.

Synonyms

indecent unsuitable unseemly incorrect inappropriate
improper adverb

  1. In an unsuitable or incorrect manner.

    1. The machine was working improperly.
    2. If the medication is taken improperly, it can cause serious side effects for patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "improper" in English means: Not correct or suitable in a particular situation., Against accepted social standards or morally wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "improper" is /ɪmˈprɒpər/ in British English and /ɪmˈprɑːpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "improper": indecent, unsuitable, unseemly, incorrect, inappropriate.

Example usage of "improper": "It's improper to speak loudly in a library.". More examples on the page.