Improper
Improper adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.
Usage example: an improper use of slang in a formal piece of writing
Infelicitous is a synonym for improper in inappropriate topic. In some cases you can use "Infelicitous" instead an adjective "Improper", when it comes to topics like not suitable.
Nearby Word: improperly
Infelicitous
Infelicitous adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.
Usage example: an infelicitous comment on the weight of the guest of honor at the banquet
Nearby Word: infelicity
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- awkward and improper
- awkward and infelicitous
- inapt and improper
- inapt and infelicitous
- indelicate and improper
- indelicate and infelicitous
- naughty and improper
- naughty and infelicitous
- inept and improper
- inept and infelicitous
- unfit and improper
- unfit and infelicitous
- inappropriate and improper
- inappropriate and infelicitous
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