What does improper mean?

Definitions for improper
ɪmˈprɒp ərim·prop·er

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Princeton's WordNet

  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"

Wiktionary

  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 Dictionary

  1. IMPROPERadjective

    Etymology: impropre, Fr. improprius, Latin.

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

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

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

ChatGPT

  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 Dictionary

  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 Dictionary

  1. Improper

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

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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. James Woolsey:

    I think it’s really kind of a nothingburger, i see absolutely no evidence Donald Trump has done anything improper … or that Donald Trump’s asked for some kind of special treatment.

  2. Read MoreStone:

    To collude, I would have to have written him before. ... We would need a time machine to collude. i am anxious to rebut allegations that I had any improper or nefarious contact with any agent of the Russia state based on facts -- not misleading and salacious headlines.

  3. Alexander Vindman:

    It was inappropriate, it was improper for the president to request - to demand - an investigation into a political opponent, especially (from) a foreign power where there is at best dubious belief that this would be a completely impartial investigation and that this would have significant implications if it became public knowledge.

  4. Mitch McConnell:

    What White House could have done is to go to court to try to compel the attendance and White House officials didn't do that, white House officials didn't do White House officials. White House officials just blew right through White House officials and accused the president of doing something improper by simply invoking executive privilege which every President has done.

  5. John Stemberger:

    Requiring a Christian code of conduct does not equal improper discrimination, christian churches and organizations have never allowed their own members to promote views that are opposed to the clear teachings and values of the Bible.

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Translations for improper

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

  • impropiCatalan, Valencian
  • unpassendGerman
  • ezegokiBasque
  • sopimaton, säädytön, vääräFinnish
  • impropre, inconvenant, grossier, inadapté, inappropriéFrench
  • ongepast, misplaatst, onjuist, verkeerd omschreven, ongeschikt, inconsistent, foutiefDutch
  • uriktig, urettmessig, uegnet, feilaktig, upassende, uanstendigNorwegian
  • incorreto, impróprioPortuguese
  • impropriuRomanian
  • неуме́стный, неподходя́щий, непра́вильный, ло́жный, оши́бочный, неприли́чный, непристо́йныйRussian
  • neprimerenSlovene
  • yanlış, yakışıksız, uygunsuzTurkish

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