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Improperly

↔️ Antonyms of "Improperly"

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WordDefinition
rightnounComplying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
decentnounAppropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
properlyIn a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably
decentlyTo a reasonable or acceptable degree.
in good orderin the right manner
the right wayin the right manner

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Improperly"

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WordDefinition
inaccuratelyIn an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
wrongIncorrect or untrue.
incorrectnounNot correct; erroneous or wrong.
wrongfullyIn a wrongful manner; unjustly.
unjustlyIn an unjust manner.
inappropriatelyIn an inappropriate manner.
erroneouslyIncorrectly.
incorrectlyIn an incorrect manner.
unjustifiablyIn an unjustifiable manner.
unfairlyIn a manner that is unfair.
unreasonablyIn an unreasonable manner.
bad(now colloquial) Badly; poorly.
undeservedlyIn an undeserved manner.
undulyUndeservedly; in a way that is not warranted.
mistakenlyWrongly; erroneously.
unsuccessfullyNot successfully; without success; to no avail.
inadequatelyIn an inadequate manner.
irregularlyIn an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order.
unnecessarilyTo an extent beyond what is needed.
irregularnounNonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations.

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