as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
a newscaster's malapropos attempt at humor upon the death of a beloved figure
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The decision in Gardner’s favor could become a significant ruling for celebrities who use humor, exaggeration and sarcasm that some might find inappropriate when responding to strangers on social media platforms.—
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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That Arthur, as the eldest, will inherit the brewery seems a bit inappropriate.—
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The environment, rich in chemicals and low in oxygen due to bacterial mats, was unsuitable for scavengers.—
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Due to the approaching darkness and unsuitable weather conditions, rescuers could not be deployed that night out of concern for their safety.—
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Cucumbers can sometimes carry Salmonella, which may contaminate their skin or flesh during irrigation with unsafe water or through improper handling and distribution practices.—
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The new order said the justices were not making a final determination, but the administration had made sufficient showing at this stage that the challenge brought by foreign assistance groups to Trump's spending freeze was improper.—
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The remarks were interpreted by many on the right as an incorrect classification of Robinson’s beliefs and a direct or indirect placement of blame for Kirk’s murder on extreme-right politics.—
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The employee later said Buttgereit had the right to dispute the bill but gave her an incorrect deadline.—
Adjective
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Too many projects still aim at the wrong problem from day one.—
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Gap Tie-front Woven Maxi Dress A white cotton dress will never steer you wrong.—
Adjective
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Roseanne Barr is unhappy that Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air.—
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There is a form of right-of-center liberalism that is content with status hierarchies, that is very unhappy with anything that makes people feel reprimanded.—
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And every year, a vast quantity is thrown away as unfit to eat.—
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Lee would sometimes visit Anderson at the Highland Chateau health and rehabilitation center in Highland Park, where she had been relocated with some objection after her Surrey Avenue property was deemed unfit for human habitation.—
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“Malapropos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malapropos. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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