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Synonyms for improperly
im·prop·er·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
improperlyadverb
in an improper way
"he checked whether the wound had healed improperly"
Antonyms:
decently, in good order, the right way, properly, decent, right
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "improperly":
incorrectly, inappropriately, unduly, irregularly, wrongly, inadequately, unfairly, inaccurately, wrong, wrongfully, erroneously, unjustly, mistakenly, poorly, unreasonably
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#1673 | wrong | |
#10329 | poorly | |
#16206 | incorrectly | |
#22598 | improperly | |
#26399 | wrongly | |
#30257 | mistakenly | |
#30416 | unfairly | |
#33119 | unduly | |
#35232 | unreasonably | |
#37095 | erroneously | |
#41078 | inappropriately | |
#50388 | inadequately | |
#51455 | unjustly | |
#53536 | wrongfully | |
#54432 | irregularly | |
#88388 | inaccurately |
How to use improperly in a sentence?
We're not certain yet what the best technology is, we've got to get a handle on those who are operating improperly and then we also have to facilitate the growth of the (commercial drone) industry itself, because the benefits are potentially phenomenal.
We concluded that the USCIS Field Office Director at the San Bernardino office improperly delayed … agents from conducting a lawful and routine law enforcement action, we have also concluded that the Field Office Director was not candid with OIG investigators during her interview.
In light of the scant evidence connecting Penalver to this murder and the consequent importance of identifying the individual depicted on the videotape in sunglasses and hat, we conclude that the improperly admitted evidence and the State's suggestion that the defense tampered with or suborned perjury by an identification witness meet the cumulative error requirements outlined above and require reversal.
Illinois State Rifle Association:
This is a clear indication from the court that the General Assembly and Governor Pritzker rammed this law through improperly. The ISRA firmly believes the law is an infringement on all law-abiding residents’ 2nd Amendment rights.
Men who improperly harass or assault do not do so because they are gay or straight -- that is a deflection, they do so because they have the power, and they chose to abuse it. Brunton told The Hollywood Reporter that he doesn’t.
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