Improper
Improper adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.
Severe and improper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Improper".
Nearby Word: improperly
Both words in one sentence
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If you're a soldier and you render an improper salute, expect a small lecture on proper execution and a SEVERE butt-chewing if you're lucky.
Source: Military Salute
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Severe and Improper. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/improper/severe
Improper & Severe. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/improper/severe>.
Severe or Improper. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/improper/severe.
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