improper
11improper — improperly, adv. improperness, n. /im prop euhr/, adj. 1. not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. 2. not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners,… …
12improper — im•prop•er [[t]ɪmˈprɒp ər[/t]] adj. 1) not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, or correct: drew improper conclusions[/ex] 2) not in accordance with propriety or regulations: improper conduct[/ex] 3) abnormal; irregular • Etymology:… …
13improper — im|prop|er [ımˈprɔpə US ˈpra:pər] adj 1.) dishonest, illegal, or morally wrong it is improper (for sb) to do sth ▪ He realised that it was improper for a police officer to accept gifts. improper behaviour/conduct/dealings etc ▪ allegations of… …
14improper — [[t]ɪ̱mprɒ̱pə(r)[/t]] 1) ADJ Improper activities are illegal or dishonest. [FORMAL] 25 officers were investigated following allegations of improper conduct during the murder inquiry... Mr Matthews maintained that he had done nothing improper. Syn …
15improper — adj. 1) improper for 2) improper to + inf. (it was improper to do that) * * * [ɪm prɒpə] improper for improper to + inf. (it was improper to do that) …
16improper — involving promiscuity Literally, lacking propriety in any respect. The obsolete improper house was a brothel: Neither are the magistracy or the police allowed to enter improper or disorderly houses, unless to suppress disturbances.… …
17improper — adjective 1 unacceptable according to the normal standards of moral, social, or professional behaviour: It is quite improper for you to have an affair with one of your students. | an improper suggestion (=about sex) 2 illegal or dishonest:… …
18improper — adjective 1) it is improper for policemen to accept gifts Syn: in, unacceptable, unsuitable, unprofessional, irregular; unethical, corrupt, immoral, dishonest, dishonorable Ant: appropriate, acceptable 2) …
19improper — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French impropre, from Latin improprius, from in + proprius proper Date: 15th century not proper: as a. not in accord with fact, truth, or right procedure ; incorrect < improper inference > b. not… …
20improper — adj. VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ consider sth, regard sth as, think sth (esp. BrE) ▪ places where it is considered improper for men and women to kiss in public ▪ …
