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improper by First C adjective im?prop?er \()im-pr?-pr\

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iewed : not correct t V : not following rules of acceptable behavior : legally or morally wrong Las : not suitable for the situation : not appropriate

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a : not in accord with fact, truth, or right procedure : incorrect

b : not regularly or normally formed or not properly so called

c : not suited to the circumstances, design, or end

d : not in accord with propriety, modesty, good manners, or good taste

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Going beyond what is openly said or shown

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15 -- im?prop?er?ness noun 5/20 See improper defined for English-language learners 03/2 See improper defined for kids rary on Examples of IMPROPER it Lib The doctor gave him an improper diagnosis. ircu They claim to have evidence of improper police conduct. t C improper use of public land Firs This is an improper diet for a growing teenager. by It would be improper for me to ask such a favor of her. ed He made some improper remarks. Last View Origin of IMPROPER

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Middle English, from Middle French impropre, from Latin improprius, from in- + proprius proper

First Known Use: 15th century

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Synonyms amiss, graceless, inappropriate, inapposite, inapt, incongruous,

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incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse,

unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward,

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