Inappropriate

/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not proper or suitable; improper or unfit.

Her comments during the meeting were deemed inappropriate for a professional setting.

Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Wearing shorts to a formal wedding is considered inappropriate.

Indecent or offensive.

The teacher warned the student that using inappropriate language would lead to disciplinary action.

From Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'appropriatus' meaning 'fit, proper'.

inappropriate behavior

Conduct that is not acceptable in a given setting.

inappropriate jokes

Humorous remarks that may offend or upset people.

inappropriate attire

Clothing that is not suitable for the occasion.

appropriate

Proper or suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place.

decency

Behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.

etiquette

The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

Over the line

That comment was definitely over the line.

Crossing the line

Making fun of someone’s appearance is crossing the line.