Improperly
Improperly adverb - In a mistaken or inappropriate way.
Too and improperly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Too" instead an adverb "Improperly".
Nearby Word: improper
Too
Too adverb - Beyond a normal or acceptable limit.
Usage example: ticket prices for the rock concert are simply too high
Improperly and too are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Improperly" instead an adverb "Too".
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- Now, if the ancient technology is randomly picked at and put together improperly, you've got yourself a Scavenger World, and it might at least make a bit of sense not to have too many bikes.
Source: No Bikes in the Apocalypse -
Technically the jump drive, if improperly cared for, counts too.
Source: Literature / Lacuna -
The serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer attempted to keep the skin of one of his victims (in between all the cannibalism), although it was improperly preserved and he was forced to dispose of it when it became too brittle.
Source: Genuine Human Hide
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