Complete Definition of "inappropriate"

English

Etymology
in- + appropriate

Pronunciation
(Received Pronunciation|UK) IPA|/�ɪn��pɹ��pɹi�t/, SAMPA|/%In@"pr\@Upr\i@t/
(General American|US) IPA|/�ɪn��pɹo�pɹi�t/, SAMPA|/%In@"pr\oUpr\i@t/
Hyphenation: in·ap·pro·pri·ate

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation.

#:It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.

Synonyms
unfit
unsuitable

Derived terms
inappropriately
inappropriateness

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