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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

improper

/ɪmˈprɒpər/ adjective · British & US
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What does improper mean?

adjective

Not conforming to accepted standards or rules; incorrect or unseemly. Not suitable or proper for a particular occasion or situation.

Example

"The improper use of the company's funds led to a financial scandal."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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