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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."

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