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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Once the encounter was posted online, internet sleuths quickly detected the identity of the duo, and the encounter was deemed particularly inappropriate given Byron is married.
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Schneider has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior and toxicity on set.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 July 2025
Back then, Trump derided White House events for foreign dignitaries held in tents, saying that was an inappropriate way to entertain them.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Transparency in relationships is crucial as inappropriate perks and favoritism can erode morale and breed distrust.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Schneider has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior and toxicity on set.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 July 2025
Back then, Trump derided White House events for foreign dignitaries held in tents, saying that was an inappropriate way to entertain them.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Transparency in relationships is crucial as inappropriate perks and favoritism can erode morale and breed distrust.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for inappropriate
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inappropriate. Accessed 25 Jul. 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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