improperly

Thân thiện

The doctor examined the wound that had healed improperly.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In an incorrect, unsuitable, or inappropriate manner: The word "improperly" describes an action done wrongly, not following accepted rules, standards, or norms. 2. In a way that is not right or fitting for the circumstances: It can also describe behavior or treatment that is indecent or not socially acceptable.

Usage and Examples

• The equipment failed because it was improperly installed. (The installation was done incorrectly.)
• She was accused of acting improperly in her professional role. (Her actions were unsuitable for her position.)
• The chemical must not be improperly disposed of in regular trash. (Disposal in regular trash is an incorrect method.)
• He felt the comment was improperly personal for a business meeting. (The comment was inappropriately intimate for the context.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be improperly dressed": Wearing clothes that are not suitable for a specific occasion or setting.
  • Guests were turned away for being improperly dressed for the gala.
• "Improperly obtained": Acquired through incorrect or illegal means.
  • The court dismissed the evidence as it was improperly obtained.

Variants and Related Words

• Improper (adjective): Not in accordance with accepted rules or standards; unsuitable or indecent.
  • It is improper to speak with your mouth full.
• Impropriety (noun): Behavior or an action that is improper, inappropriate, or not in accordance with accepted standards.
  • The investigation found no evidence of financial impropriety.

Synonyms

• Incorrectly: In a way that is not accurate or true.
• Inappropriately: In a manner not suitable or proper for the situation.
• Wrongly: In a mistaken or unjust way.
• Unethically: In a way that goes against moral principles.

Antonyms

• Properly: In a correct or appropriate manner.
• Correctly: In a way that is accurate or in accordance with fact or truth.
• Appropriately: In a suitable or fitting way.
• Rightly: In accordance with what is correct, just, or honorable.

Related Phrases

• To handle/use something improperly: To manage or employ something in a wrong or unsuitable way.
  • The tool broke because it was handled improperly.
• To be improperly influenced: To be affected by an inappropriate or unfair external factor.
  • The jury must not be improperly influenced by media reports.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an improper way
   • he checked whether the wound had healed improperly