make sth inappropriate
Frequency: 6.555.8 per million words
To cause something to become unsuitable or improper.
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- The large size of the machines can make their use inappropriate for small homes.
- His sarcastic tone tends to make every comment inappropriate during serious discussions.
- Ignoring cultural norms will often make your actions inappropriate in a foreign country.
- Her constant jokes about the sensitive topic began to make the atmosphere inappropriate for the meeting.
- Such a casual dress code would make the occasion inappropriate for a formal ceremony.
- Their loud music started to make the quiet library inappropriate for studying.
- A sudden change in the market can make a previously good investment inappropriate for risk-averse investors.
- His lack of empathy can make his advice inappropriate for someone seeking comfort.
- Too much detail can make a presentation inappropriate for a general audience.
- The timing of the announcement seemed to make the celebration inappropriate given the recent tragedy.