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PROPER Antonyms

There are 28 antonyms of the word proper. (opposite meanings)
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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

Alternatives for IMPROPER

Alternatives for BAD

Alternatives for INAPPROPRIATE

Alternatives for INCORRECT

Alternatives for INDECENT

Alternatives for UNSEEMLY

Alternatives for WRONG

Alternatives for FAULTY

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