improper

1. Not suitable or right or appropriate (synset 301886613)
   "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course"
   also:

   • inappropriate - not suitable for a particular occasion etc
   • indecent - offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters
   • indecorous, indelicate - lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
   • unfit - below the required standards for a purpose
   • wrong - contrary to conscience or morality or law
   tells us about: correctitude, properness, propriety - correct or appropriate behavior
   similar to:

   • indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untoward - not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
   • out of the way, out-of-the-way - improper or even offensive
   • incorrect, wrong - not in accord with established usage or procedure
2. Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention (synset 301968236)
   "an unconventional marriage"; "improper banking practices"
   similar to: irregular - contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
   same as: unconventional, unlawful
3. Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion (synset 300137256)
   "said all the wrong things"
   similar to: inappropriate - not suitable for a particular occasion etc
   same as: wrong

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