Bogus
Bogus adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.
Improper
Improper adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.
Bogus and improper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bogus" instead an adjective "Improper".
Nearby Word: improperly
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Improper and Bogus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bogus/improper
Bogus & Improper. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bogus/improper>.
Improper or Bogus. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bogus/improper.
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