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.