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   improper

   /ɪmˈprɒpə/

   adjective

   • 1. not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty: "the improper use of public funds" Similar inappropriateunacceptableunsuitableunprofessionalirregularillegitimateagainst the rulesunethicalcorruptimmoraldishonestdishonourableunscrupulousinformal:crookednot cricketindecentrisquéoff colourindelicatesuggestivenaughtyribaldearthyRabelaisiansmuttydirtyfilthyvulgarcruderudeobscenelewdpornographicinformal:blueraunchysteamynear the knuckle/bonenudge-nudgefruitysaucyOpposite acceptableproperdecent
   • ▪ lacking in modesty or decency: "an improper suggestion" Similar unseemlyindecorousunbecomingunfittingout of keepingunladylikeungentlemanlyindiscreetindelicateimpoliteundignifiedindecentunwholesomeimmodestimmoraloutrageousscandalousshockingoffensivedistastefulforwardboldbrazenshamelessinformal:freshcheekyOpposite proper

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French impropre or Latin improprius, from in- ‘not’ + proprius ‘one's own, proper’.

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