be inappropriate

Frequency: 8.5150.7 per million words

Used to state that something is not suitable or proper in the circumstances.

inappropriateVERB + inappropriate

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Examples (10)

  • His casual attire would be inappropriate for the formal dinner party.
  • Such comments were deemed inappropriate by the committee members.
  • It would be highly inappropriate to discuss personal matters in a public meeting.
  • Her laughter was completely inappropriate during the solemn ceremony.
  • I think it would be inappropriate to ask for a raise right after the company announced layoffs.
  • The manager felt that the employee's behavior was utterly inappropriate for the workplace.
  • While his intentions were good, the timing of his suggestion was entirely inappropriate.
  • Any form of discrimination is morally inappropriate and legally prohibited.
  • She worried that her honest feedback might be considered inappropriate by her colleagues.
  • Bringing up that sensitive topic would be socially inappropriate at this gathering.