PROPER Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For PROPER
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improper | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not suitable or right or appropriate adjective satellite • not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention • not appropriate for a purpose or occasion | ||||||||
bad | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having undesirable or negative qualities • feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone noun • that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency adverb • with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly') • very much; strongly adjective satellite • serious or severe • feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad') • (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition • not capable of being collected • below average in quality or performance • nonstandard • not financially safe or secure • physically unsound or diseased • capable of harming • characterized by wickedness or immorality • reproduced fraudulently • not working properly | ||||||||
inappropriate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not suitable for a particular occasion etc adjective satellite • not in keeping with what is correct or proper | ||||||||
incorrect | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth adjective satellite • not in accord with established usage or procedure • (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles • characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules | ||||||||
indecent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters adjective satellite • not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society • offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance | ||||||||
unseemly | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society | ||||||||
wrong | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth • contrary to conscience or morality or law • based on or acting or judging in error noun • that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law • any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right adverb • in an incorrect manner adjective satellite • not appropriate for a purpose or occasion • not functioning properly • not in accord with established usage or procedure • used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward • badly timed • characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules verb • treat unjustly; do wrong to | ||||||||
faulty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a defect • characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules | ||||||||
flawed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a blemish or flaw | ||||||||
inaccurate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • erroneous | ||||||||
inapt | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not elegant or graceful in expression | ||||||||
unacceptable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not acceptable; not welcome adjective satellite • not adequate to give satisfaction • (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable • not conforming to standard usage | ||||||||
unbecoming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society | ||||||||
undignified | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking dignity | ||||||||
unfit | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • below the required standards for a purpose • not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition adjective satellite • physically unsound or diseased verb • make unfit or unsuitable | ||||||||
unprofessional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession | ||||||||
unsatisfactory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not giving satisfaction | ||||||||
unsuitable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not meant or adapted for a particular purpose • not capable of being applied • not conducive to good moral development • not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse) | ||||||||
dishonorable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor • deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive | ||||||||
ill-mannered | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • socially incorrect in behavior | ||||||||