indecorous, improper, unseemly, unbecoming, indelicate mean not conforming to what is accepted as right, fitting, or in good taste. indecorous suggests a violation of accepted standards of good manners.

improper adjective (WRONG) unsuitable or not correct for a particular use or occasion: improper prescription of medicines

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IMPROPER definition: not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous. See examples of improper used in a sentence.

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unsuitable or inappropriate, as for the purpose or occasion: improper attire for a formal dance. abnormal or irregular: improper functioning of the speech mechanism.

Not in accordance with accepted standards, rules, or principles. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the adjective improper.

How does the adjective improper differ from other similar words? Some common synonyms of improper are indecorous, indelicate, unbecoming, and unseemly.

IMPROPER definition: not correct, suitable, honest, or acceptable: . Learn more.

If you describe someone's behaviour as improper, you mean that it is rude or shocking.