🔄 Synonyms of "Improper"
14 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| unconventionalnoun | Not adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards. |
| irregularnoun | Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations. |
| unsuitable | Not suitable. |
| inappropriate | Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place. |
| untoward | Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous. |
| unseemly | Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste. |
| indecent | Not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest, or unseemly. |
| wrongnoun | Incorrect or untrue. |
| indecorous | Improper, immodest, or indecent. |
| unlawful | (law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal) |
| unbecomingnoun | Not flattering, attractive or appropriate. |
| uncomely | Homely. |
| incorrectnoun | Not correct; erroneous or wrong. |
| out-of-the-way | Remote or secluded. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Improper"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| propernoun | Suitable. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Improper"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| unsuitable | Not suitable. |
| inappropriate | Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place. |
| unbecoming | Not flattering, attractive or appropriate. |
| unseemly | Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste. |
| untoward | Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous. |
| wrong | Incorrect or untrue. |
| indecorous | Improper, immodest, or indecent. |
| incorrect | Not correct; erroneous or wrong. |
| indecent | Not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest, or unseemly. |
| uncomely | Homely. |
| irregular | Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations. |
| unconventional | Not adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards. |
| unlawful | (law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal) |
| out-of-the-way | Remote or secluded. |
| inopportune | Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time. |
| inexpedient | Not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; unsuitable to time and place |
| untimely | At an inopportune time. |
| ill-suited | unsuitable, unfit or inappropriate for some purpose |
| unsuited | Not suited to a specific purpose. |
| ill-timed | Occurring at an unfavourable or inappropriate time; untimely |
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