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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Examples (10)

  • 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.