improper

• Descreve algo que não é correto, adequado ou apropriado para uma determinada situação; pode indicar erro, inadequação ou falta de decoro.

Describes something that is not correct, suitable, or appropriate for the situation.

1. Not suitable or appropriateB2formal

   Not correct or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

   Impróprio

   • Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is considered improper.
   • His improper behavior at the meeting upset everyone.
   • Using that tool for this task would be improper.

   Sinônimosinadmissibleinappropriateinaptincorrectindecorousunfittingunseemlyunsuitablewrong

   Antônimosappropriatecorrectfittingpropersuitable

2. Not conforming to moral or social standardsB2formal

   Violating accepted rules of behavior, morality, or legality.

   Impróprio, indecoroso

   • The politician was accused of improper conduct.
   • Making improper jokes in a professional setting is frowned upon.
   • The company faced fines for improper financial dealings.

   Sinônimosdiscourteousill-manneredimmodestimmoralimpoliteinappropriateindecentindecorousindelicateunacceptableunbecominguncouthunethicalunseemlywrong

   Antônimosappropriatedecorousproperrespectableseemly

3. Not appropriate for a purposeB2formal

   Unsuitable or ill-suited for a specific function or goal.

   Impróprio para um propósito

   • Using a screwdriver as a chisel is an improper use of the tool.
   • The improper storage of chemicals led to a safety hazard.
   • His improper choice of words caused confusion.

   Sinônimosinappropriateinaptincongruousunfitunsuitablewrong

   Antônimosappropriateaptfittingpropersuitable