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    improper
    /ɪmˈprɒpə/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPROPER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    IMPROPER definition: 1. dishonest and against a law or a rule: 2. unsuitable or not correct for a particular use or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › improperImproper Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of IMPROPER is not proper. How to use improper in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Improper.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › improperImproper - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Something that’s improper goes against what people think is right. This could be a matter of politeness. For example, not giving up your seat for an elderly person is improper.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPROPER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you describe someone's behaviour as improper, you mean that it is rude or shocking. [old-fashioned, disapproval] He would never be improper; he is always the perfect gentleman. Synonyms: indecent, vulgar, suggestive, unseemly More Synonyms of improper.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › improperIMPROPER Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Improper definition: not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous. See examples of IMPROPER used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPROPER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    unsuitable or not correct for a particular use or occasion: improper prescription of medicines. Is it considered improper to wear such a short skirt to a formal occasion? Synonyms. inappropriate. irregular (RULE) formal.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishimproper adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    dishonest, or morally wrong. He had been indulging in improper business practices. She was suspended for improper conduct. There was nothing improper about our relationship (= it did not involve sex). places where it is considered improper for people to kiss in public. opposite proper. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.

  9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › improperimproper - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Oct 26, 2024 · improper (comparative more improper, superlative most improper) Unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt. Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest.

  10. en.thefreedictionary.com › improperImproper - definition of improper by The Free Dictionary

    Define improper. improper synonyms, improper pronunciation, improper translation, English dictionary definition of improper. adj. 1. Not suited to circumstances or needs; unsuitable: improper shoes for a hike; improper medical treatment. 2. Not in keeping with conventional mores;...

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPROPER | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    Definition of improper – Learner’s Dictionary. improper. adjective. formal uk / ɪmˈprɒpə r/ us. Add to word list. not correct, suitable, honest, or acceptable: improper conduct. improperly. adverb. The court ruled that he had acted improperly. (Definition of improper from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)