as in unsuitable
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
a bathing suit is inappropriate dress for strolling the streets of this seaside village
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Recent Examples of inappropriate
Previous interpretations leaned on the idea that Epstein had engaged in some kind of inappropriate behavior that had come to Trump’s attention, or that the two men had become estranged because of a competitive battle over real estate.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 28 July 2025
The British team principal has faced numerous controversies during his time with the team, although the last 18 months have seen Horner accused of inappropriate behaviour with a Red Bull colleague.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Once the encounter was posted online, internet sleuths quickly detected the identity of the duo, and the encounter was deemed particularly inappropriate given Byron is married.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Schneider has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior and toxicity on set.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 July 2025
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 28 July 2025
The British team principal has faced numerous controversies during his time with the team, although the last 18 months have seen Horner accused of inappropriate behaviour with a Red Bull colleague.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Once the encounter was posted online, internet sleuths quickly detected the identity of the duo, and the encounter was deemed particularly inappropriate given Byron is married.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Schneider has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior and toxicity on set.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inappropriate
Adjective
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Intermittent fasting, for example, may be unsuitable for people with pre-existing conditions or irritable bowel syndrome.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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While effective in commercial spheres, this approach to AI, which often involves a disregard for data privacy, is viewed as unsuitable for Washington.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Common violations for all six restaurants with scores under 80 included improper storage of food, food that was stored above the proper temperature, and unlabelled food or cleaning supplies, among other sanitary violations.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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But the hotel's logs also illustrate that the hotel was aware there were days near to when Alexis Williams used the pool that the water showed no chlorine or bromine and improper pH levels, the lawsuit contends.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Beyond access control, a problem that exists for enterprise AI—just like mainstream AI chatbots—is the potential for hallucinations or incorrect responses.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Meanwhile, misclassification involves the deliberate and incorrect categorization of goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), presumably with the goal of obtaining a lower duty classification.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Anxiety about your bowel habits may stem from the belief that there’s something wrong with them.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 July 2025
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If the calculation is wrong, everything downstream—equipment selection, duct sizing, airflow balancing—will also be off.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Things will become much clearer once Jenkins — who is unhappy with his current contract is currently sidelined with a back injury — begins practicing.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Galino is unhappy with how Jimenez is running his territory, and thinks Tommy can help the cartel get into the oil business.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Colonel McCall ruled that a fifth defendant, Ramzi bin al-Shibh, was mentally unfit to face trial, and severed him from the case.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The station said years later, federal prosecutors tried to refute her claims of being medically unfit, arguing a surveillance video showed Austin walking in and out of a salon without help.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The idea of four years on a residential campus may feel either inaccessible or irrelevant.—
Catherine Wehlburg,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Its 194 mph top speed and ability to cover zero to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds are irrelevant on congested Cañon Drive, but the soundtrack of the model’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 adds gravitas to the arrival at our breakfast destination.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inappropriate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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