All improper synonyms
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I i adj improper
- incorrect β not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- unwarranted β authorization, sanction, or justification.
- inadmissible β not admissible; not allowable: Such evidence would be inadmissible in any court.
- inaccurate β not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- irregular β without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
- inappropriate β not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- wrong β not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- awkward β An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- ill-advised β acting or done without due consideration; imprudent: an ill-advised remark.
- imprudent β not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
- false β not true or correct; erroneous: a false statement.
- untoward β unfavorable or unfortunate: Untoward circumstances forced him into bankruptcy.
- unjust β not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- indecent β offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar: indecent jokes; indecent language; indecent behavior.
- wrongful β unjust or unfair: a wrongful act; a wrongful charge.
- unseemly β not seemly; not in keeping with established standards of taste or proper form; unbecoming or indecorous in appearance, speech, conduct, etc.: an unseemly act; unseemly behavior.
- unethical β lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct.
- abnormal β Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
- discordant β being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions.
- discrepant β (usually of two or more objects, accounts, findings etc.) differing; disagreeing; inconsistent: discrepant accounts.
- ill-timed β badly timed; inopportune.
- inadvisable β not advisable; inexpedient; unwise.
- inapplicable β not applicable; unsuitable.
- inapt β not apt or fitting.
- incongruous β out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
- inexpedient β not expedient; not suitable, judicious, or advisable.
- inharmonious β not harmonious; discordant; unmelodious.
- inopportune β not opportune; inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable: an inopportune visit.
- ludicrous β causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable: a ludicrous lack of efficiency.
- malapropos β inappropriate; out of place; inopportune; untimely: a malapropos remark.
- odd β differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or expected: an odd choice.
- preposterous β completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish: a preposterous tale.
- uncalled-for β not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.
adjective improper
- rude β discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- shocking β causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
- unacceptable β capable or worthy of being accepted.
- offensive β causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- reprehensible β deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
- immoral β violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- vulgar β characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste: vulgar ostentation.
- out of place β a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
- inadequate β not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- erroneous β Wrong; incorrect.
- dishonest β not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- crooked β If you describe something as crooked, especially something that is usually straight, you mean that it is bent or twisted.
- criminal β A criminal is a person who regularly commits crimes.
- unlawful β not lawful; contrary to law; illegal.
- shady β abounding in shade; shaded: shady paths.
- illicit β not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
- illegal β forbidden by law or statute.