Improper

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɑpər/

Definitions of improper

adjective not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty

Example Sentences

A1 It is improper to speak with your mouth full.

A2 She was scolded for her improper behavior at the party.

B1 The teacher corrected the student's improper use of grammar.

B2 The company faced consequences for their improper handling of customer data.

C1 The lawyer argued that the evidence was obtained through improper means.

C2 The CEO was under investigation for improper financial practices.

Examples of improper in a Sentence

formal The company has strict policies in place to prevent improper conduct in the workplace.

informal You shouldn't use improper language in front of your grandparents.

slang Using improper shortcuts in coding can lead to bugs in the program.

figurative His improper handling of the situation caused more harm than good.

Grammatical Forms of improper

• past tense: improper
• plural: improper
• comparative: more improper
• superlative: most improper
• present tense: improper
• future tense: will be improper
• perfect tense: has been improper
• continuous tense: is being improper
• singular: improper
• positive degree: improper
• infinitive: to be improper
• gerund: improperly
• participle: improper

Origin and Evolution of improper

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'improper' originated from the Latin word 'improprius', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'proprius' (one's own).

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'improper' was used to describe something that was not suitable or appropriate. Over time, it has evolved to also mean incorrect or not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.