Callous
Improper
Improper adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.
Callous and improper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Callous" instead an adjective "Improper".
Nearby Word: improperly
Both words in one sentence
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Sandra (the name of Norman's mother) means "defender." Blithe means to show a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
Source: Western Animation / ParaNorman
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