Bullying Prevention

adjective not suitable or proper in the circumstances

adverb in a manner that is not suitable or proper in the circumstances

• The employee's inappropriate behavior in the workplace led to disciplinary action.
• It's just plain inappropriate to talk like that in public.
• Dude, that joke was so inappropriate, you crossed a line.
• Her choice of words was like an inappropriate puzzle piece in the conversation.

noun the action of intimidating someone, making them feel fear or anxiety

• The act of intimidation is considered a form of coercion.
• I don't appreciate your intimidation tactics.
• Stop trying to throw shade, your intimidation game is weak.
• The dark clouds looming overhead had an intimidating presence, like a silent form of intimidation.

noun an athlete, especially in a school or college setting

• The school's star jock led the team to victory in the championship game.
• I heard that jock is throwing a party this weekend.
• That jock is always flexing in the gym.
• Don't be such a jock about it, learn to relax and have fun.

noun a feeling of embarrassment or shame

• His abashment was evident as he struggled to answer the judge's questions.
• She couldn't hide her abashment when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.
• I could see the abashment written all over his face when he got rejected by his crush.
• The team's loss was a source of abashment for the coach, who had high expectations for them.