improper

• Описывает то, что не является правильным, подходящим или уместным для данной ситуации.

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.

   Неподобающий

   • 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.

   Синонимыinadmissibleinappropriateinaptincorrectindecorousunfittingunseemlyunsuitablewrong

   Антонимыappropriatecorrectfittingpropersuitable

2. Not conforming to moral or social standardsB2formal

   Violating accepted rules of behavior, morality, or legality.

   Не соответствующий моральным или общественным нормам

   • 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.

   Синонимыdiscourteousill-manneredimmodestimmoralimpoliteinappropriateindecentindecorousindelicateunacceptableunbecominguncouthunethicalunseemlywrong

   Антонимыappropriatedecorousproperrespectableseemly

3. Not appropriate for a purposeB2formal

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

   Неподходящий для цели

   • 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.

   Синонимыinappropriateinaptincongruousunfitunsuitablewrong

   Антонимыappropriateaptfittingpropersuitable