seem improper

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

Used to suggest that something appears to be improper.

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Examples (10)

  • His actions seem somewhat improper for a public official.
  • It might seem improper to question the manager's decision so openly.
  • The way they handled the funds began to seem improper to many.
  • Given the circumstances, her sudden departure could seem very improper.
  • Some traditions that once seemed normal now seem quite improper.
  • Although not illegal, the proposal does seem morally improper.
  • The lack of transparency made the whole process seem ethically improper.
  • To openly discuss such private matters would seem highly improper.
  • Her comments, though perhaps unintentional, did seem rather improper to the audience.
  • It would seem improper for me to accept such an expensive gift.