improperly
adverb /ɪmˈprɒpəli/
/ɪmˈprɑːpərli/
(formal)- in a way that is dishonest or morally wrong
- to behave improperly
- in a way that is not right or appropriate for the situation synonym inappropriately
- He was improperly dressed for the occasion.
- in a way that is wrong and not correct
- improperly cooked meat