IMPROPER


Meaning of IMPROPER in English

/ ɪmˈprɒpə(r); NAmE -ˈprɑːp-/ adjective

1.

dishonest, or morally wrong :

improper business practices

improper conduct

There was nothing improper about our relationship (= it did not involve sex) .

OPP proper

2.

( formal ) not suited or appropriate to the situation

SYN inappropriate :

It would be improper to comment at this stage.

OPP proper

3.

wrong; not correct :

improper use of the drug

►  im·prop·er·ly adverb :

to behave improperly

He was improperly dressed for the occasion.

improperly cooked meat

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from French impropre or Latin improprius , from in- not + proprius one's own, proper.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.