improper
Advanced/ɪmˈprɑː.pɚ/
- adjective
- dishonest, and not allowed by a rule or by law
improper in a sentence
- “It would be improper to comment at this stage.”
- “The cropland may have been polluted because of improper use of pesticides and fertilizers.”
- “improper accounting / payments / trading”
- “improper activity / conduct / practices”
What does “improper” mean?
improper (adjective) means dishonest, and not allowed by a rule or by law. It is pronounced /ɪmˈprɑː.pɚ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "improper" mean?
- improper (adjective) means: dishonest, and not allowed by a rule or by law
- How do you pronounce "improper"?
- "improper" is pronounced /ɪmˈprɑː.pɚ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "improper" in a sentence?
- Here is "improper" used in a sentence: It would be improper to comment at this stage.
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