improper

/im'prɔpə/

Thân thiện

Wearing improper attire to the golf course is not allowed.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion: Used to describe something that is unsuitable, incorrect, or not fitting for a specific situation or use.
   • Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention: Refers to actions, behaviors, or practices that are against accepted rules, laws, or standards of decency.
   • Not suitable or right or appropriate: A general sense of being incorrect or unfitting.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is considered improper.
  • The auditor found evidence of improper accounting practices.
  • It would be improper for a judge to discuss an ongoing case publicly.

Advanced Usage

• "Improper to": Used to indicate that an action is not correct or suitable according to social norms.
  • It is improper to speak with your mouth full.
• "Improper for": Used to state that something is not suitable for a particular person, purpose, or role.
  • That casual attire is improper for a job interview.

Variants and Related Words

• Improperly (adverb): In a manner that is not correct or suitable.
  • The machine was installed improperly and broke down.
• Impropriety (noun): The quality or state of being improper; an improper act or remark.
  • The senator was accused of financial impropriety.

Synonyms

• Inappropriate: Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.
• Unseemly: Not proper or in good taste; unbecoming.
• Indecorous: Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

Antonyms

• Proper: Correct according to social or moral rules; suitable or appropriate.
• Appropriate: Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
• Seemly: Conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste; decorous.

Related Phrases

• Improper fraction: (Mathematics) A fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
  • 7/4 is an improper fraction.
• Improper influence: Undue or unfair pressure exerted on someone.
  • The contract was voided due to evidence of improper influence.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
   • said all the wrong things
2. not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
   • an unconventional marriage
   • improper banking practices
3. not suitable or right or appropriate
   • slightly improper to dine alone with a married man
   • improper medication
   • improper attire for the golf course

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wrong
• unconventional
• unlawful