Meaning
improper, inappropriate
- violating social norms of propriety, decency, or etiquette; ill-mannered
- disadvantageous or unsuitable
In a sentence
Fare commenti del genere durante una cerimonia formale è del tutto sconveniente.
Making such comments during a formal ceremony is completely improper.
Ha rifiutato l'offerta perché le condizioni contrattuali erano troppo sconvenienti.
She turned down the offer because the contractual terms were too disadvantageous.
Non credi che quel tono fosse sconveniente davanti agli ospiti?
Don't you think that tone was inappropriate in front of the guests?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sconveniente | masculine · singular |
| sconveniente | feminine · singular |
| sconvenienti | masculine · plural |
| sconvenienti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in -e; identical for masculine and feminine in the singular.
- Near-synonyms include 'inappropriato', 'inopportuno', and 'indecoroso'.