Improper and Stiff

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

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Stiff and improper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stiff" instead an adjective "Improper".

Nearby Word: improperly

Stiff adjective - Going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount.

Usage example: don't you think that's a pretty stiff fine for such a minor infraction?

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Improper and stiff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Improper" instead an adjective "Stiff".

Nearby Words: stiffen, stiffness, stiffed, stiffly, stiffened

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