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
The Baltimore Banner reported that 16 massage therapists from several different spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area have accused the NFL kicker of inappropriate behavior during sessions.
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Meeting attendees mentioned other examples of inappropriate projects.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
For Vance to lecture the Germans on how to govern themselves—the Germans, who rose from the traumas of Nazism to build a vibrant and enduring democracy—was inappropriate and bizarre.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Alex has been at the center of controversy since the season was released, with reports alleging he’s had inappropriate relationships with minors.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Meeting attendees mentioned other examples of inappropriate projects.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
For Vance to lecture the Germans on how to govern themselves—the Germans, who rose from the traumas of Nazism to build a vibrant and enduring democracy—was inappropriate and bizarre.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Alex has been at the center of controversy since the season was released, with reports alleging he’s had inappropriate relationships with minors.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inappropriate
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Polar research and expeditions were considered inherently masculine endeavors unsuitable for women during the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, which began in 1897 and lasted until 1922.—
Nicole Edenedo,
AFAR Media,
3 Mar. 2025
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When the wildly unsuitable secretary of defense announces there will be 8% cuts in our military budget for each of the next five years, some weapons programs will be reduced or cancelled to meet that goal.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article The Orlando police officer involved in the high-speed chase that killed a bystander last month had previously been disciplined in at least three incidents, one involving improper use of force and two for vehicle crashes, the Orlando Sentinel has learned.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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From fiscal year 2015 to 2022, the Social Security Agency paid about $72 billion in improper payments, most of which were overpayments, the report noted.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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In housing, there are numerous examples of how incorrect data has led to adverse decisions affecting people’s lives.—
State Sen. James Maroney,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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But parents and activists say the numbers are incorrect since the campus consists of newer buildings, constructed decades after the school opened, and older buildings from 1957 that are used for storage, not instruction.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Recently, inflation has been moving in the wrong direction.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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For years, patient advocate Paige More knew something was wrong.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some are unhappy with the people executing his vision for a smaller government. 2️⃣ Soccer showcase: The 2026 World Cup is still more than a year away, but there are already big concerns over whether the host country is ready.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Penguins listed Bunting as a healthy scratch early this season because coaches were unhappy with his effort in games and practices.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Entering 2025, the club responded during the January transfer window by replacing players unfit for Fabregas' tactical system with ten new signings, including Maxence Caqueret (Lyon), Assane Diao (Real Betis) and Barcelona loanee Alex Valle.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But both those cases were dismissed after he was found unfit to stand trial, said a spokeswoman for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The rationale is straightforward: like early-stage startups in the dot-com era, some of these assets may eventually prove valuable, whereas many others will likely become irrelevant.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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What’s practical for one person may be irrelevant for another.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Inappropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inappropriate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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