improper — not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈprɑːpər/
Example Sentences
- The teacher said it was improper to eat pizza with chopsticks during the Italian culture class.
- His improper grammar made the love letter quite amusing instead of romantic.
- It would be improper to discuss salary details during the first date.
improper
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈprɑːpər/]
not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty
It was improper to use a phone during the meeting.
Wearing sandals to a formal ceremony would be improper.
He changed his improper behavior, became proper, and began to prosper.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'improprius', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'proprius' (one's own, proper). The word entered English through Old French 'impropre'.
Breakdown
im- (not) + proper (in accordance with standards) = improper (not in accordance with accepted standards)
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📝Examples
“The teacher said it was improper to eat pizza with chopsticks during the Italian culture class.”
“His improper grammar made the love letter quite amusing instead of romantic.”
“It would be improper to discuss salary details during the first date.”
“The student was warned about improper citation in his research paper.”
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