act inappropriately
Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words
to behave in a way that is not suitable for the circumstances
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- It is important for public figures not to act inappropriately in front of the media.
- He was warned not to act inappropriately during the formal dinner.
- The manager had to intervene when an employee started to act inappropriately.
- Students who act inappropriately will face disciplinary action.
- She felt that her colleague tended to act inappropriately when stressed.
- They were asked to leave because they were beginning to act inappropriately at the event.
- No one wants to act inappropriately at a professional conference.
- His outburst caused him to act inappropriately and regret his words later.
- Children sometimes act inappropriately when they are tired or overwhelmed.
- Please do not act inappropriately and respect the rules of this establishment.