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/
Korean meaning: 부적절한, 부정한, 옳지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 임-프라-퍼 (강세: 프라)
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
Improper behavior and inappropriate dress
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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'.
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“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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