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The state of being not suited to the circumstances, design, or end; Demeanor that is not in accord with propriety, modesty, good manners, or good taste

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Usage examples (4)
  • Adjective : He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. ,improper conduct at a funeral. ,improper attire for a formal dance. ,improper...
  • And so did change from her intent; yet with no improperness of modesty; but only with a niceness of Sense, which she did make no talk of; but yet did have.
  • "If I intelligent enough choose for myself, then where be improperness?
  • I don’t see the connection between yearly variations, heavy-tailed distributions, and improperness of median adjustment.
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