seem inappropriate

Frequency: 7.090.5 per million words

Used to suggest that something appears to be not suitable or proper.

inappropriateVERB + inappropriate

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seem

Examples (10)

  • His casual attire might seem inappropriate for the formal event.
  • Such a lavish display could seem inappropriate in these economic times.
  • Does it seem inappropriate for us to discuss personal matters during the meeting?
  • At times, her laughter can seem inappropriate given the somber mood.
  • The manager felt it would seem inappropriate to offer a promotion so soon.
  • Their public affection might seem inappropriate to some conservative onlookers.
  • If you arrive late, it will seem inappropriate and disrespectful.
  • To many critics, the artist's latest work did seem rather inappropriate for the gallery.
  • I believe it would seem utterly inappropriate to make jokes about this serious topic.
  • Considering the context, his comments did not seem inappropriate to me.