improper

[ im-prop-er ]

/ ɪmˈprɒp ər /

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adjective

not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.

not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners, etc.: improper conduct at a funeral.

unsuitable or inappropriate, as for the purpose or occasion: improper attire for a formal dance.

abnormal or irregular: improper functioning of the speech mechanism.

Origin of improper

From the Latin word improprius, dating back to 1535–45. See im-², proper

SYNONYMS FOR improper

1-3 inapplicable, unsuited, unfit.

2 indecorous.

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ANTONYMS FOR improper

1, 3 fitting, suitable.

2 proper.

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2. Improper, indecent, unbecoming, unseemly are applied to that which is unfitting or not in accordance with propriety. 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 especially of modesty: indecent behavior, literature. Unbecoming is applied to what is especially unfitting in the person concerned: conduct unbecoming a minister. Unseemly is applied to whatever is unfitting or improper under the circumstances: unseemly mirth.

OTHER WORDS FROM improper

im·prop·er·ly, adverbim·prop·er·ness, noun

Words nearby improper

imprison, improbability, improbable, improbity, impromptu, improper, improper fraction, Improperia, improper integral, impropriate, impropriety

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Example sentences from the Web for improper

Farrell issued a ticket to an 18-year-old shipyard worker for speeding and an improper exhaust mechanism, according to the TP.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
And if any police were warning bars against serving the Santas, “that would be improper behavior by a government official.”
Before the Bros, SantaCon Was as an Anti-Corporate Protest|David Freedlander|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I feel sorry because (patients) got the surgery with improper devices, so they might suffer from it.
Patients Screwed in Spine Surgery ‘Scam’|The Center for Investigative Reporting|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It could be that those downstream abnormalities in cell development were due to improper signaling from the cerebellum.
Early Brain Injury Might Be the Root of Autism|Russell Saunders|September 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Improper burial, Dove says, could mean that harmful bacteria are leeching into the waterways.
Aporkalypse Now: Pig-Killing Virus Could Mean the End of Bacon|Carrie Arnold|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Every idea of prevention was rejected, as conveying an improper suspicion of the ministers of the crown.
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. I. (of 12)|Edmund Burke
There is yet another reason for which it is improper to admit such evidence as this bill has a tendency to promote.
The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol. 11.|Samuel Johnson
He would like to have told Miss Pritchet so, only that would have been improper.
Some Little People|George Kringle
The effect of this alteration would be to remove also the useless and improper restriction on the sale of game.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66, No 405, July 1849|Various
I can think of no other expedient to prevent his engaging in some rash and improper attempt; therefore I beseech you to go down.'
Emmeline|Charlotte Turner Smith

British Dictionary definitions for improper

improper

/ (ɪmˈprɒpə) /

adjective

lacking propriety; not seemly or fitting

unsuitable for a certain use or occasion; inappropriatean improper use for a tool

irregular or abnormal

Derived forms of improper

improperly, adverbimproperness, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	improper
释义	improper [ im-prop-er ] / ɪmˈprɒp ər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR improper ON THESAURUS.COM adjective not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners, etc.: improper conduct at a funeral. unsuitable or inappropriate, as for the purpose or occasion: improper attire for a formal dance. abnormal or irregular: improper functioning of the speech mechanism. Origin of improper From the Latin word improprius, dating back to 1535–45. See im-², proper SYNONYMS FOR improper 1-3 inapplicable, unsuited, unfit. 2 indecorous. SEE SYNONYMS FOR improper ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR improper 1, 3 fitting, suitable. 2 proper. SEE ANTONYMS FOR improper ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for improper 2. Improper, indecent, unbecoming, unseemly are applied to that which is unfitting or not in accordance with propriety. 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 especially of modesty: indecent behavior, literature. Unbecoming is applied to what is especially unfitting in the person concerned: conduct unbecoming a minister. Unseemly is applied to whatever is unfitting or improper under the circumstances: unseemly mirth. OTHER WORDS FROM improper im·prop·er·ly, adverbim·prop·er·ness, noun Words nearby improper imprison, improbability, improbable, improbity, impromptu, improper, improper fraction, Improperia, improper integral, impropriate, impropriety Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for improper Farrell issued a ticket to an 18-year-old shipyard worker for speeding and an improper exhaust mechanism, according to the TP. The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise\|Jason Berry\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST And if any police were warning bars against serving the Santas, “that would be improper behavior by a government official.” Before the Bros, SantaCon Was as an Anti-Corporate Protest\|David Freedlander\|December 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I feel sorry because (patients) got the surgery with improper devices, so they might suffer from it. Patients Screwed in Spine Surgery ‘Scam’\|The Center for Investigative Reporting\|November 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It could be that those downstream abnormalities in cell development were due to improper signaling from the cerebellum. Early Brain Injury Might Be the Root of Autism\|Russell Saunders\|September 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Improper burial, Dove says, could mean that harmful bacteria are leeching into the waterways. Aporkalypse Now: Pig-Killing Virus Could Mean the End of Bacon\|Carrie Arnold\|August 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Every idea of prevention was rejected, as conveying an improper suspicion of the ministers of the crown. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. I. (of 12)\|Edmund Burke There is yet another reason for which it is improper to admit such evidence as this bill has a tendency to promote. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol. 11.\|Samuel Johnson He would like to have told Miss Pritchet so, only that would have been improper. Some Little People\|George Kringle The effect of this alteration would be to remove also the useless and improper restriction on the sale of game. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66, No 405, July 1849\|Various I can think of no other expedient to prevent his engaging in some rash and improper attempt; therefore I beseech you to go down.' Emmeline\|Charlotte Turner Smith British Dictionary definitions for improper improper / (ɪmˈprɒpə) / adjective lacking propriety; not seemly or fitting unsuitable for a certain use or occasion; inappropriatean improper use for a tool irregular or abnormal Derived forms of improper improperly, adverbimproperness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to improper incorrect, unwarranted, inadmissible, inaccurate, irregular, inappropriate, wrong, erroneous, awkward, ill-advised, imprudent, false, untoward, unjust, indecent, wrongful, unseemly, unethical, abnormal, discordant
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improper

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