Improperly
Improperly adverb - In a mistaken or inappropriate way.
Usage example: the manufacturer's warranty is no longer valid if the appliance is used improperly
Well is an antonym for improperly.
Nearby Word: improper
Well
Both words in one sentence
- Well, there was the one who was fatally electrocuted by an improperly grounded amplifier... and... another who was responsible for producing some albums by Cat Stevens... and... uh..
Source: Face Of The Band / Rock Music - On the other hand, an unprepared (or worse, improperly prepared) wizard may as well be a Useless Protagonist; they put the 'Wizard' in Squishy Wizard for a reason.
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As well as cargo set to blow when improperly opened.
Source: Ballistic Discount
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