inappropriate

/ˌɪnɐpɹˈə‍ʊpɹi‍ət/

/ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹiɪt/

[adjective]

inappropriate

[ADJECTIVE]

not suitable, fitting, or acceptable for a certain situation

antonyms : appropriate

not in keeping with what is correct or proper

synonyms : incompatible

out or keeping(p)

unfitting

Examples

1. He tried to suppress his grimace of disapproval when he heard the inappropriate comment.

2. The meeting had gone so well until Jane made that inappropriate comment, and it ended on a sour note.

3. The mother who always defended her child's behavior, even when it was clearly inappropriate, demonstrated that love is blind.

4. The school administration understands that catching is before hanging, so they have implemented strict disciplinary policies to deter students from engaging in inappropriate behavior.