Improper and Taboo

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

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

Nearby Word: improperly

Taboo adjective - That may not be permitted.

Usage example: asking a guest how much money he or she makes is strictly taboo because it's a rude question to ask a stranger

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Improper and taboo are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Improper" instead an adjective "Taboo".

Nearby Words: tabooed, tabooing

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