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im·prop·er Listen to audio/ɪmˈprɑ:pɚ/ adjective
[more improper; most improper] : not proper, right, or suitable: such as a : not correct
The doctor gave him an improper diagnosis. improper grammar
b : not following rules of acceptable behavior : legally or morally wrong
They claim to have evidence of improper police conduct. improper use of public land
c : not suitable for the situation : not appropriate
This is an improper diet for a growing teenager. improper dress/attire
d : not polite
It would be improper for me to ask such a favor of her. He made some improper remarks. improper behavior
— im·prop·er·ly adverb
He came to school improperly dressed. She pronounced the word improperly. behaving improperly

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