heypolyglot
Italian

inappropriato

/i.nap.pro.priˈa.to/adjectiveB1
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Meaning

inappropriate

  • not suitable or proper in the circumstances

In a sentence

Il suo commento durante la riunione era del tutto inappropriato.

His comment during the meeting was completely inappropriate.

Indossava abiti inappropriati per un'occasione formale.

She was wearing clothes inappropriate for a formal occasion.

Non pensi che questa reazione sia un po' inappropriata?

Don't you think this reaction is a bit inappropriate?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
inappropriatomasculine · singular
inappropriatafeminine · singular
inappropriatimasculine · plural
inappropriatefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Synonym of 'inadeguato' or 'inopportuno'.

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