Improper and Starchy

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Improper adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

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Starchy is an antonym for improper.

Nearby Word: improperly

Starchy adjective - Marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details.

Usage example: a starchy and demanding teacher

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Improper is an antonym for starchy.

Nearby Words: starched, starch, starching

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Starchy and Improper. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/improper/starchy

Improper & Starchy. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/improper/starchy>.

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