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unappropriate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not appropriate or suitable; improper

Example Sentences:

• I found his jokes to be unappropriate for the formal event.
• The teacher warned the student about using unappropriate language during class.
• It is unappropriate to wear casual clothes to a black-tie event.

Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Meaning: To make something inappropriate or unsuitable

Example Sentences:

• The graphic content was unappropriated by the movie production team.
• She unappropriated the music in the video due to copyright concerns.
• We should unappropriate those outdated rules that are no longer applicable.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: In a manner that is not appropriate or suitable

Example Sentences:

• She spoke unappropriately loud during the somber ceremony.
• The CEO behaved unappropriately in front of the entire staff.
• He dressed unappropriately for a job interview.

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Lack of appropriateness; improperness

Example Sentences:

• The unappropriateness of his comment caused discomfort in the room.
• The play had moments of unappropriateness, which the audience found off-putting.
• She was reprimanded for the unappropriateness of her behavior at the party.

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