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improper
01
unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most improper
Comparative
more improper
gradable
Examples
Using informal language in a professional email is considered improper communication.
02
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
03
unsuitable or inappropriate for the intended context or situation
Examples
Wearing casual clothes to a formal event was considered improper.
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