IMPROPER Synonyms

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

• contrary to conscience or morality or law

• based on or acting or judging in error

• that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

• in an incorrect manner

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

• not functioning properly

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

• badly timed

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

• treat unjustly; do wrong to

• away from the correct or expected course

• in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner

• in an imperfect or faulty way

• not functioning properly

• containing or characterized by error

• having a defect

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

• erroneous

• not suitable for a particular occasion etc

• not in keeping with what is correct or proper

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

• offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters

• not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

• offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance

• not exact

• contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

• (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

• (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

• a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

• not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

• failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

• deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

• lacking continuity or regularity

• (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

• independent in behavior or thought

• not acceptable; not welcome

• not adequate to give satisfaction

• (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable

• not conforming to standard usage

• not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

• below the required standards for a purpose

• not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition

• physically unsound or diseased

• make unfit or unsuitable

• not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

• not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

• not capable of being applied

• not conducive to good moral development

• not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

• not conforming to accepted rules or standards

• not conventional or conformist

• not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

• contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law

• not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

• not morally right or permissible

• having no legally established claim

• contrary to or forbidden by law