inappropriate

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English

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Etymology

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in- +‎ appropriate

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Adjective

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inappropriate (comparative more inappropriate, superlative most inappropriate)

  1. 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.
  2. (informal, in particular) Improper; adult; sexual.
    kids saying inappropriate things

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Italian

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Adjective

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inappropriate

  1. feminine plural of inappropriato