Definitions for improper
ɪmˈprɒp ərim·prop·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. improperadjective

   not suitable or right or appropriate

   "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course"

2. improper, unconventional, unlawfuladjective

   not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

   "an unconventional marriage"; "improper banking practices"

3. improper, wrongadjective

   not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

   "said all the wrong things"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. improperverb

   To appropriate

2. improperverb

   To behave improperly

3. improperadjective

   unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt

4. improperadjective

   Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest

5. improperadjective

   Not according to facts; inaccurate or erroneous

6. improperadjective

   Not consistent with established facts; incorrect

7. improperadjective

   Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. IMPROPERadjective

   Etymology: impropre, Fr. improprius, Latin.

   1. Not well adapted; unqualified.

   As every science requires a peculiar genius, so likewise there is a genius peculiarly improper for every one. Burnet.

   2. Unfit; not conducive to the right end.

   The methods used in an original disease would be very improper in a gouty case. John Arbuthnot, on Diet.

   3. Not just; not accurate.

   He disappear'd, was rarify'd;
   For 'tis improper speech to say he dy'd:
   He was exhal'd. Dryden.

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1. improper

   Improper refers to something that is not suitable, correct, or appropriate according to rules, laws, social norms or standards. It may refer to behavior, language, actions or even objects that do not conform to the accepted or standard practice.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Improperadjective

   not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress

2. Improperadjective

   not peculiar or appropriate to individuals; general; common

3. Improperadjective

   not according to facts; inaccurate; erroneous

4. Improperverb

   to appropriate; to limit

5. Etymology: [F. impropre, L. improprius; pref. im- not + proprius proper. See Proper.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Improper

   im-prop′ėr, adj. not suitable: unfit: unbecoming: incorrect: wrong.—adv. Improp′erly.—n. Improprī′ety.

How to pronounce improper?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say improper in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of improper in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of improper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of improper in a Sentence

1. Tina Glandian:

   We have nothing to be concerned about because... to my knowledge, nothing improper was done.

2. John McCain:

   With all the public attention surrounding the improper use of personal email by other Administration officials, it is hard to believe that Secretary Carter would exercise the same error in judgment.

3. Hunter Biden:

   So I take full responsibility for that. Did I do anything improper? No, not in any way.

4. Terry Gou:

   We will start overseas, those improper, high-cost joint ventures overseas, we will close them to reduce a lot of the operational cost, which will lead to lower (product) sales prices.

5. Jeffrey Tambor:

   I am aware that a former disgruntled assistant of mine has made a private post implying that I had acted in an improper manner toward her, i adamantly and vehemently reject and deny any and all implication and allegation that I have ever engaged in any improper behavior toward this person or any other persons I have ever worked with.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=improper
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Improper
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=improper
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improper
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=improper