inappropriate

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English

Etymology

in- +‎ appropriate

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 291: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 291: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GenAm" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/
  • Hyphenation: in‧ap‧pro‧pri‧ate

Adjective

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.
  2. (informal) Improper; adult; sexual.
    kids saying inappropriate things

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Italian

Adjective

inappropriate

  1. feminine plural of inappropriato