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Definition improper in British English

improper adjective

adjective
/ɪmˈprɒpə(r)/
Example

It would have been highly improper for you to accept the money.

Synonyms and related words
unsuitable inappropriate inconvenient
1.1

used about things that people find embarrassing or offensive because they involve sex

Example

He had made improper suggestions to her.

Synonyms and related words
sexual romantic animal evil wicked gross
2

not legal or honest

Example

The Court judged that there had been no improper conduct by the club.

Synonyms and related words
illegal unlawful shady
3

not correct according to the rules

Synonyms and related words
evil wicked gross
Definition improper in British English