inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌi-nə-ˈprō-prē-ət 
: not appropriate : unsuitable
inappropriate behavior
The movie's subject matter is inappropriate for small children.
inappropriately
adverb
dressed inappropriately
inappropriateness
noun
the inappropriateness of his comments
Examples of inappropriate in a Sentence
We won't tolerate such inappropriate behavior.
Her informal manner seemed wholly inappropriate to the occasion.
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Identify scenarios where human oversight is essential and prevent inappropriate AI autonomy over sensitive business areas.
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Brent Dykes, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The Calumet City Elementary District 155 Board recently censured one of its members, Lamarr Miller, after learning he previously was disciplined for inappropriate behavior with students.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Miami Heat star center Bam Adebayo was fined a hefty amount after making inappropriate contact with and directing profane language toward a game official.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Her delivery of some drier, more inappropriate jokes comes off even better because her stage presence is comparatively low-key.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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Brent Dykes, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The Calumet City Elementary District 155 Board recently censured one of its members, Lamarr Miller, after learning he previously was disciplined for inappropriate behavior with students.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Miami Heat star center Bam Adebayo was fined a hefty amount after making inappropriate contact with and directing profane language toward a game official.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Her delivery of some drier, more inappropriate jokes comes off even better because her stage presence is comparatively low-key.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inappropriate. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌin-ə-ˈprō-prē-ət
: not appropriate : unsuitable
inappropriate behavior
inappropriately
adverb
inappropriateness
noun
Medical Definition
inappropriate
adjective
in·ap·pro·pri·ate
ˌin-ə-ˈprō-prē-ət
: abnormal
inappropriate urinary sodium excretion—K. G. Barry & J. P. Malloy
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