inappropriate
English edit
Etymology edit
in- + appropriate
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/
Audio (Southern England) (file) - (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/
- Hyphenation: in‧ap‧pro‧pri‧ate
Adjective edit
inappropriate (comparative more inappropriate, superlative most inappropriate)
- Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
- It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.
- The violent movie is inappropriate for school.
- (informal, in particular) Improper; adult; sexual.
- kids saying inappropriate things
Synonyms edit
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
not appropriate or suitable
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Italian edit
Adjective edit
inappropriate