Definition of improper Improper

/ɪmpɹɑˈpɚ/ - [impraper] - im•prop•er

We found 15 definitions of improper from 4 different sources.

What does improper mean?

WordNet

Adjective
improper - not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course"
		proper appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs; "everything in its proper place"; "the right man for the job"; "she is not suitable for the position"
		inappropriate not suitable for a particular occasion etc; "noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness"; "inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach"; "put inappropriate pressure on them"
		indecent offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters; "an earthy but not indecent story"; "an indecent gesture"
		indecorous, indelicate lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct; "indecorous behavior"
		unfit not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"
		wrong based on or acting or judging in error; "it is wrong to think that way"
		correctitude, properness, propriety correct or appropriate behavior
		unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, indecorous, untoward, indecent lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct; "indecorous behavior"
		out-of-the-way out of the ordinary; "out-of-the-way information"
improper - not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention; "an unconventional marriage"; "improper banking practices"
		unconventional, unlawful
		irregular not occurring at expected times
improper - not appropriate for a purpose or occasion; "said all the wrong things"
		wrong
		inappropriate not suitable for a particular occasion etc; "noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness"; "inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach"; "put inappropriate pressure on them"

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Wiktionary

improper (Verb)
To appropriate; to limit.
improper (Verb)
To behave improperly.
improper (Adjective)
unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.
improper (Adjective)
Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest.
improper (Adjective)
Not according to facts; inaccurate or erroneous.
improper (Adjective)
Not consistent with established facts; incorrect.
improper (Adjective)
Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction .

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

improper (a.)
Not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress.
improper (a.)
Not peculiar or appropriate to individuals; general; common.
improper (a.)
Not according to facts; inaccurate; erroneous.
improper (v. t.)
To appropriate; to limit.