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inappropriate

/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/
in · ap · pro · pri · ate /ˌɪn · ə · ˈproʊ · pri · ət/
English Definition
adj. not suitable or proper in the situation
中文释义
不适当的
Significado en Español
inapropiado
한국어 뜻
부적절한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không thích hợp
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Example Sentence

His joke was inappropriate for the occasion.

他的玩笑在这种场合不合适。

Synonyms
unsuitable improper unfitting
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “inappropriate”:

  1. A unsuitable
  2. B fitting
  3. C appropriate
  4. D proper
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A — unsuitable. “inappropriate” means adj. not suitable or proper in the situation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Loud shouting and running is ______ behavior in a very quiet library.

  1. A proper
  2. B suitable
  3. C inappropriate
  4. D fitting
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C — inappropriate. “inappropriate” means adj. not suitable or proper in the situation

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Common questions about “inappropriate”

What does “inappropriate” mean?

inappropriate — adj. not suitable or proper in the situation. In Chinese: 不适当的.

How do you pronounce “inappropriate”?

inappropriate is pronounced /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/. It breaks into 5 syllables: in · ap · pro · pri · ate.

How do you use “inappropriate” in a sentence?

His joke was inappropriate for the occasion. (他的玩笑在这种场合不合适。)

What are synonyms for “inappropriate”?

unsuitable, improper, unfitting — all close in meaning to inappropriate (adj. not suitable or proper in the situation).

Is “inappropriate” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. inappropriate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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