Added 2 October 2026 inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about inappropriate at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place. It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner. Improper; adult; sexual. kids saying inappropriate things Too vile. Related Words: improperunsuitableunfittingunbefittingwrongincorrectincongruousincompatibleinexpedientinopportuneuntimely Back to today's word