improper

🇺🇸 /ɪmˈprɑːpər/ 🇬🇧 /ɪmˈprɒpə(r)/
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adjective
R

Not honest or morally right.

It's improper to take something that doesn't belong to you.

R

Not suitable or fitting for a certain situation.

It would be improper to wear jeans to a wedding.

R

Incorrect or not following the rules.

Using the software in an improper way can cause problems.

translation

adj. Not honest or morally right.; Not suitable or fitting for a certain situation.; Incorrect or not following the rules.