Synonyms for inappropriate

Synonyms for (adj) inappropriate

Synonyms: inappropriate

Definition: not suitable for a particular occasion etc

Usage: noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness; inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach; put inappropriate pressure on them

Similar words: unbefitting

Definition: not befitting

Usage: behavior unbefitting a father


Similar words: improper, wrong

Definition: not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

Usage: said all the wrong things


Synonyms: unfitting, inappropriate, incompatible, out or keeping

Definition: not in keeping with what is correct or proper

Usage: completely inappropriate behavior

Similar words: incongruous

Definition: lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

Usage: a plan incongruous with reason; incongruous behavior; a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation


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