adjective
- not suitable or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion
Examples
- His joke was inappropriate for a business meeting.
- The dress code prohibits inappropriate clothing.
- It would be inappropriate to discuss personal matters during the interview.
- The teacher felt the movie was inappropriate for young children.
- She made an inappropriate comment about her colleague’s appearance.
- The timing of his request was completely inappropriate.
- Using your phone during the ceremony is inappropriate behavior.