What is the meaning of improper?

adjective

  • Not suitable or right or appropriate.
    • usage: "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course"
  • Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention.
    • usage: "an unconventional marriage"; "improper banking practices"
  • Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion.
    • usage: "said all the wrong things"
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APAWordNet. (2010). improper. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/improper/definitions/1176237
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