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Antonyms for in appropriate


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-uh-proh-pree-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn əˈproʊ pri ɪt



Definition of in appropriate

Origin :
  • 1804, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + appropriate (adj.). Related: Inappropriately; inappropriateness.
  • As in improper : adj not suitable
  • As in inadmissible : adj not appropriate
  • As in inadvisable : adj not recommended
  • As in inapplicable : adj not relevant
  • As in inappropriate : adj not proper, suitable
  • As in inapt : adj incompetent; not suitable
  • As in incompatible : adj antagonistic, contradictory
  • As in incongruous : adj out of place; absurd
  • As in incorrect : adj wrong
  • As in ineligible : adj not qualified
  • As in inept : adj not suitable; improper
  • As in inopportune : adj not appropriate or suitable
  • As in irregular : adj abnormal, peculiar
  • As in irrelevant : adj beside the point
  • As in mistaken : adj wrong, incorrect
  • As in remote : adj irrelevant, unrelated
  • As in silly : adj absurd, giddy, foolish
  • As in unbecoming : adj improper, unsuitable
  • As in uncalled-for : adj unnecessary
  • As in undue : adj excessive, unnecessary
  • As in unfit : adj not appropriate or suited
  • As in unfortunate : adj unlucky, bad
  • As in unrelated : adj independent; different
  • As in unseemly : adj improper; in bad taste
  • As in untoward : adj improper; not suitable
  • As in unwise : adj stupid, irresponsible
  • As in unworthy : adj not of value
  • As in uncalled-for : adj unjustified
  • As in ill-chosen : adj unfortunate
  • As in ill-considered : adj unwise
  • As in incongruent : adj incongruous
  • As in infelicitous : adj unfortunate
  • As in unapt : adj improper
  • As in unbefitting : adj improper
  • As in crazy : adj unrealistic, fantastic
  • As in alien : adj foreign
  • As in extraneous : adj unneeded; irrevelant
  • As in amiss : adj wrong; defective
  • As in ill-advised : adj unwise, not thought out
  • As in ill-suited : adj not suitable
  • As in ill-timed : adj not occurring at a suitable time
  • As in immaterial : adj irrelevant
  • As in impertinent : adj bold, disrespectful

Synonyms for in appropriate

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