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- Dictionaryim·prop·er/imˈpräpər/
adjective
- 1. not in accordance with accepted rules or standards, especially of morality or honesty: "he was accused of improper behavior in his business dealings" Similar Opposite
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IMPROPER definition: 1. dishonest and against a law or a rule: 2. unsuitable or not correct for a particular use or…. Learn more.
The meaning of IMPROPER is not proper. How to use improper in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Improper.
not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. Synonyms: unsuited, unfit, inapplicable. Antonyms: suitable, fitting. not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners, etc.: improper conduct at a funeral.
If you describe someone's behaviour as improper, you mean that it is rude or shocking. [old-fashioned, disapproval] He would never be improper; he is always the perfect gentleman. Synonyms: indecent, vulgar, suggestive, unseemly More Synonyms of improper.
1. not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, or correct: drew improper conclusions. 2. not in accordance with propriety or regulations: improper conduct. 3. abnormal; irregular. [1535–45; < Latin] im•prop′er•ly, adv. im•prop′er•ness, n.
Something that’s improper goes against what people think is right. This could be a matter of politeness. For example, not giving up your seat for an elderly person is improper.
IMPROPER definition: not correct, suitable, honest, or acceptable: . Learn more.
adjective. /ɪmˈprɑpər/ dishonest or morally wrong improper business practices improper conduct There was nothing improper about our relationship. opposite proper. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
improper in American English. (ɪmˈprɑpər ) adjective. 1. not suitable for or consistent with the purpose or circumstances; poorly adapted; unfit. 2. not in accordance with the truth, fact, or rule; wrong; incorrect. 3. contrary to good taste or decency; indecorous.
Synonyms for IMPROPER: inappropriate, unsuitable, incorrect, wrong, unfit, unhappy, irrelevant, unfortunate; Antonyms of IMPROPER: appropriate, proper, correct, suitable, right, fitting, relative, happy.
