Definition & Meaning of "inappropriate"in English

inappropriate

not suitable or acceptable for a certain situation or context

objectionable

problematic

unhappy

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most inappropriate

Comparative

more inappropriate

gradable

domain

behavior, social, evaluation

Examples

Making jokes about a serious topic like illness is inappropriate and can hurt others' feelings.

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