INAPPROPRIATE


Meaning of INAPPROPRIATE in English

1.

Something that is ~ is not useful or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

There is no suggestion that clients have been sold ~ policies.

? appropriate

ADJ

~ly

He was dressed ~ly for the heat in a dark suit.

ADV: ADV with v

2.

If you say that someone’s speech or behaviour in a particular situation is ~, you are criticizing it because you think it is not suitable for that situation.

I feel the remark was ~ for such a serious issue...

ADJ: oft ADJ for n, it v-link ADJ to-inf disapproval

~ly

You have the law on your side if the bank is acting ~ly.

ADV: ADV with v, ADV adj

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