Pronunciation: /ɪnəˈproʊpriətnəs/
noun the quality of being unsuitable or improper
A1 The teacher explained to the students the inappropriateness of running in the hallways.
A2 She was reprimanded for the inappropriateness of her outfit at the formal event.
B1 The company has a strict policy against any form of inappropriateness in the workplace.
B2 The comedian's jokes crossed the line of inappropriateness and offended many audience members.
C1 The film was criticized for its inappropriateness in depicting sensitive social issues.
C2 The politician's inappropriateness in handling the crisis led to public outrage and calls for resignation.
adjective inappropriate
A1 The students were told not to engage in any inappropriateness during the school trip.
A2 She felt uncomfortable with the inappropriateness of the joke he told.
B1 The inappropriateness of his behavior at the office meeting was concerning to his colleagues.
B2 The teacher addressed the inappropriateness of the language used in the classroom.
C1 The inappropriateness of the decision was evident to all involved.
C2 The inappropriateness of the situation required immediate action to rectify.
formal The supervisor addressed the employee's inappropriateness in the workplace.
informal I can't believe the inappropriateness of his joke during the meeting.
slang That was just straight up inappropriateness, dude.
figurative The inappropriateness of her actions cast a dark shadow over the event.
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