Inappropriate (Adjective)
Syllable division: in·ap·pro·pri·ate
How to pronounce: UK: /ˌɪn.əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/ US: /ˌɪn.əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
Meaning: When something is not suitable for something e.g. a specific time/place/etc.
Example:
> Her casual dress was completely inappropriate for such a formal event.
> It was inappropriate for him to make such a remark after they were in an accident.
> The movie that they watched was inappropriate for children younger than 13 years old.
> Her ball gown was inappropriate for such an informal gathering.
> The way he touched her arm was inappropriate for co-workers.
What do you find inappropriate?
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His shoes were inappropriate yesterday evening. It was so cold.
Good sentence Ligia!
You can also say: His shoes was inappropriate for yesterday’s cold weather
wow 🙂
Smoking, drinking alcohol and inappropriate behavior on the bus is strictly prohibited.
I think that is a good restriction Vlad, what do you think?
It’s inappropriate give coffee for babies.
Good sentence Nirvana!
Try saying: It’s inappropriate to give coffee to babies
Do you mind if I say that the place you are suggesting is totally inappropriate for a professional meeting?
Good sentence Bhumika!
Keep it up 😀
His jokes were inappropriate yesterday.
Thank you for posting your first sentence Renata!
It’s inappropriate. I should inform the press.
Good sentence Renata!
It was inappropriate for him to laugh at the funeral.
Thank you for posting Nino!
Good sentence and I agree that it is inappropriate to do that 😀
Lots of problems in networks connection due to your network’s configuration is inappropriate
Comments about her dresses are totally inappropriate after she has already left the house.