Definitions for improperly
im·prop·er·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. improperlyadverb

   in an improper way

   "he checked whether the wound had healed improperly"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. improperlyadverb

   in an improper manner; not properly

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

1. Improperlyadverb

   Etymology: from improper.

   1. Not fitly; incongruously.2. Not justly; not accurately.

   Improperly we measure life by breath;
   Such do not truly live who merit death. John Dryden, Juvenal.

   They assuring me of their assistance in correcting my faults where I spoke improperly, I was encouraged. Dryden.

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1. improperly

   Improperly is an adverb indicating that something is done in a wrong, incorrect, or unsuitable manner. It suggests that the action or behavior does not conform to established rules, standards, or accepted principles. It can relate to both moral wrongdoing or technical inaccuracies.

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1. Improperlyadverb

   in an improper manner; not properly; unsuitably; unbecomingly

How to pronounce improperly?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of improperly in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of improperly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of improperly in a Sentence

1. Jeff Sessions:

   I'm confident that Deputy Rosenstein, 28 years in the Department of Justice, did not improperly threaten anyone on that occasion, but we do believe that we have tried to be cooperative with them and made progress ... in fact have had some good relationships with top members of Congress.

2. Terry DuBrow:

   I think if you can see the plastic surgery, it is too much, or it’s improperly done or they had a complication, meaning plastic surgery should just look refreshed. It should look natural. You shouldn't be able to tell anyone has had any work done unless you know them for a long time and suddenly they look so much better.

3. Claude DeBellefeuille:

   We have seen a member during question period improperly dressed. That is, unclothed. So perhaps remind the members, especially the male members, that suits and ties are appropriate.

4. Drew Benson:

   The plaintiffs' allegations misinterpret basic principles of buy-side valuation and Credit Suisse rejects any suggestion that we acted improperly.

5. Chen Wen-chi:

   China, at the first moment, when it took our nationals without consulting us, acted improperly.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=improperly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Improperly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=improperly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improperly