Synonyms for inappropriate
ˌɪn əˈproʊ pri ɪtin·ap·pro·pri·ate

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1. inappropriateadjective

   Synonyms:
   unfit, unsuitable, out of line

2. inappropriateadjective

   Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.

   Synonyms:
   out of line, unsuitable, unfit

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1. inappropriateadjective

   Foreign refers to difference of birth, alien to difference of allegiance. In their figurative use, that is foreign which is remote, unlike, or unconnected; that is alien which is conflicting, hostile, or opposed. Impertinent and irrelevant matters can not claim consideration in a certain connection; inappropriate matters could not properly be considered. Compare ALIEN, n.; CONTRAST, v.

   Synonyms:
   alien, alien, conflicting, contradictory, contrary, contrasted, distant, foreign, hostile, impertinent, irrelevant, opposed, remote, strange, unconnected, unlike

   Antonyms:
   akin, appropriate, apropos, essential, germane, pertinent, proper, relevant

   Preposition:
   Such a purpose was alien to (or from) my thought: to preferable.

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1. inappropriateadjective

   not suitable for a particular occasion etc

   "noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness"; "inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach"; "put inappropriate pressure on them"

   Synonyms:
   out or keeping(p), incompatible, unfitting

   Antonyms:
   congruous, appropriate, pat, befitting, proper, grade-appropriate, right, congruent

2. inappropriate, incompatible, out or keeping(p), unfittingadjective

   not in keeping with what is correct or proper

   "completely inappropriate behavior"

   Antonyms:
   congruent, congruous, grade-appropriate, proper, right, befitting, appropriate, pat

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1. out of line

   it is inappropriate to claim the identity of someone else.

   to claim the identity of someone else in the commission of a crime can cause damage to an innocent party.

   Submitted by acronimous on May 9, 2018  

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1. inappropriateadjective

   Synonyms:
   unfit, unsuited, unsuitable, unadapted, unbecoming, out of character, out of keeping, out of place, in bad taste

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1. inappropriateadjective

   Synonyms:
   unsuitable, unbecoming, inapplicable

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1. List of paraphrases for "inappropriate":

   improper, inadequate, unsuitable, inopportune, undue, ill-timed, contraindicated, incorrect, wrong, unfit, unseemly, untimely, inconvenient, irrelevant, appropriate, ill-suited, unsuited, undesirable, unreasonable, disproportionate

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How to use inappropriate in a sentence?

1. Michigan House Speaker Kevin Cotter:

   The Business Office found several examples of misconduct that are wholly inappropriate for a sitting lawmaker, out of respect for the office, Reps. Courser and Gamrat should resign immediately. But because these two will not do the right thing for their constituents, for their families and for the House, we will now move forward with a select committee to examine their qualifications.

2. Justice Department:

   Appointment of a special master to review materials potentially subject to claims of executive privilege would be particularly inappropriate because binding Supreme Court precedent forecloses Plaintiff's argument that review of these materials by personnel within the Executive Branch raises any such privilege concerns.

3. Bill Clinton:

   There is no doubt in my mind that we have never done anything knowingly inappropriate in terms of taking money to influence any kind of American government policy.

4. Lois Lerner:

   They used names like Tea Party or Patriots and they selected cases simply because the applications had those names in the title, that was wrong, that was absolutely incorrect, insensitive and inappropriate.

5. The ICC:

   The( ICC) The Board considered the behavior of some of the West Indies players in the immediate aftermath of the final, and unanimously agreed that certain comments and actions were inappropriate, disrespectful and brought the event into disrepute, the Board acknowledged an apology by the WICB but was disappointed to note that such behavior had detracted from the success of what was otherwise a magnificent tournament and final.