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Meaning of 'improper' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Improper [ a.]
- Not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress.
- Not peculiar or appropriate to individuals; general; common.
- Not according to facts; inaccurate; erroneous.
2 . Improper [ v. t.]
- To appropriate; to limit.

Meaning of 'improper' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . improper [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not suitable or right or appropriate
Example in sentence:
  • improper attire for the golf course;
  • improper medication;
  • slightly improper to dine alone with a married man
2 . improper [ s]
Meaning (2):
- not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
Example in sentence:
  • an unconventional marriage;
  • improper banking practices
Meaning (3):
- not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
Example in sentence:
  • said all the wrong things

Nearby Words:

imp imp-pole impacable impackment impact impacted impacting impaction impaint impair

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