All improperly synonyms
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I i adv improperly
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
adverb improperly
- indecorously — not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- incorrectly — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- inopportune — not opportune; inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable: an inopportune visit.
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- shockingly — causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
- acceptability — capable or worthy of being accepted.
- offensively — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- reprehension — the act of reprehending; reproof; censure.
- indecently — offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar: indecent jokes; indecent language; indecent behavior.
- dishonestly — In a dishonest manner.
- illegally — forbidden by law or statute.
- crookedly — not straight; bending; curved: a crooked path.
- irregularly — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
- unlawfully — not lawful; contrary to law; illegal.
- shadily — abounding in shade; shaded: shady paths.
- illicitly — not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
- criminally — In a criminal manner.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
verb improperly
- malfunctioning — failure to function properly: a malfunction of the liver; the malfunction of a rocket.
- conk out — If something such as a machine or a vehicle conks out, it stops working or breaks down.
- break down — If a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working.