improper
adjective
im·prop·er
(ˌ)im-ˈprä-pər 
: not proper: such as
a
: not in accord with propriety, modesty, good manners, or good taste
improper language
b
: not suited to the circumstances, design, or end
improper medicine
c
: not regularly or normally formed or not properly so called
d
: not in accord with fact, truth, or right procedure : incorrect
improper inference
improperly
adverb
improperness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of improper in a Sentence
The doctor gave him an improper diagnosis.
They claim to have evidence of improper police conduct.
improper use of public land
This is an improper diet for a growing teenager.
It would be improper for me to ask such a favor of her.
He made some improper remarks.
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The filing also details various legal proceedings, including investigations by the DOJ and SEC related to allegations of improper billing and remuneration.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
However, an investigation by the Associated Press found that the film was based on flawed and improper analysis of cell phone location data.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
For this vital right to be effective, election officials must be permitted to do their jobs free from improper partisan influence, physical threats, or any other conduct designed to intimidate.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Preller was also suspended while with the Rangers in 2010 for an improper negotiation with an international free agent, according to the New York Times.
—Jeff Sanders, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
However, an investigation by the Associated Press found that the film was based on flawed and improper analysis of cell phone location data.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
For this vital right to be effective, election officials must be permitted to do their jobs free from improper partisan influence, physical threats, or any other conduct designed to intimidate.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Preller was also suspended while with the Rangers in 2010 for an improper negotiation with an international free agent, according to the New York Times.
—Jeff Sanders, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Improper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improper. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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