IMPROPER


Meaning of IMPROPER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪmprɒpə(r) ]

1.

Improper activities are illegal or dishonest. ( FORMAL )

25 officers were investigated following allegations of improper conduct during the murder inquiry...

ADJ

• im‧prop‧er‧ly

I acted neither fraudulently nor improperly.

ADV : ADV with v

2.

Improper conditions or methods of treatment are not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose. ( FORMAL )

The improper use of medicine could lead to severe adverse reactions.

= inappropriate

ADJ : ADJ n

• im‧prop‧er‧ly

The study confirmed many reports that doctors were improperly trained...

ADV : ADV with v

3.

If you describe someone’s behaviour as improper , you mean that it is rude or shocking. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

He would never be improper, he is always the perfect gentleman.

= indecent

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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