B2adjectivesocietylanguage
US/ˌɪn.əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
UK/ˌɪn.əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/
not suitable or acceptable for a particular situation
In context
Jeans are inappropriate for a formal job interview at a bank.
The teacher said his language in class was completely inappropriate.
Some websites show inappropriate content that children should not see.
Words that go with inappropriate
adjective + noun
- inappropriate behaviorThe company will not accept inappropriate behavior.
- inappropriate contentThe app blocks inappropriate content.
- inappropriate languageInappropriate language is not allowed here.
adjective + preposition
- inappropriate forThis film is inappropriate for young children.
adverb + adjective
- wholly inappropriateHis comment was wholly inappropriate.
- highly inappropriateIt would be highly inappropriate to ask.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
inappropriate with childrenCorrect: inappropriate for children