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In an improper manner
“She returned shortly to request another roll of film because she believed she had loaded the first one improperly.”
To an overly or unnecessarily large or extreme degree
In an immoral or evil manner
“The company could also claim that any investigation was tainted by the improper theft of its documents.”
Adverb for unsuitable or inappropriate or a given purpose or situation
“During the festive season, injuries result from improper use of fireworks.”
Adverb for 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.”
Adverb for 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.”
Adverb for lacking in sophistication, refinement or grace
“Her traitorous belly rumbled noisily, making uncouth and improper sounds in the silent room.”
Adverb for 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?”
Adverb for 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?”
Adverb for 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.”
Adverb for 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?”
Adverb for not honorable in character or purpose
Adverb for likely to lead to an adverse or bad outcome
(of a falsehood) Adverb for concocted to deceive others
Adverb for showing no shame or embarrassment
(archaic) Adverb for overfamiliar or forward
Adverb for 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
Adverb for contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted
Adverb for very severe or serious
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