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Unsuitable or inappropriate or a given purpose or situation
“During the festive season, injuries result from improper use of fireworks.”
Not acceptable by, or not in accordance with, accepted standards or rules
“But I am criticizing Mr. Beck, because I think it was a highly improper use of union funds in this way, for his own direct financial benefit.”
Lacking in modesty or decency by normal social standards
“That sort of behavior was highly improper for a lady of good breeding and even bluer bloodlines.”
Lacking in sophistication, refinement or grace
“Her traitorous belly rumbled noisily, making uncouth and improper sounds in the silent room.”
Vulgar or obscene in nature
“Lord Rockwell hopes a few nights at the Chateau Debauchery will sate his inconvenient desire for the woman he propositioned a year ago, or will his improper proposition make things worse?”
Brazen or forward in one's behavior or approach
“Was it possible that she had actually suggested something so very brazen and improper even as a joke?”
Illegal or unlawful in nature
“The company could also claim that any investigation was tainted by the improper theft of its documents.”
Dishonest or immoral in one's character or conduct
“They had a duty to know what Synanon was doing and to ensure that this type of systematic criminal and improper conduct did not occur.”
Depraved, perverted or extremely wrong in a moral sense
“In the same manner, if one's mind is perverted and improper, his heart becomes unreasonable.”
Characterized by, or suggestive of, adultery
“Had Alex been having an improper affair with one of the staff and was now leaving to avoid being busted?”
Not honorable in character or purpose
(of a falsehood) Concocted to deceive others
Showing no shame or embarrassment
Not legally valid or binding
(archaic) Overfamiliar or forward
Not admissible, especially as evidence or as an argument
Lacking piety or respect for the sacred
In violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language as defined by the grammar, resulting in unacceptable, or incorrect, usage
Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted
(informal, of a person) Having an unreasonable disposition or character
Very severe or serious
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