inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈproʊprijət/ adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊprijət/
adjective
Learner's definition of INAPPROPRIATE
[more inappropriate; most inappropriate]
: not right or suited for some purpose or situation : not appropriate or suitable不恰当的;不合适的 -
We won't tolerate such inappropriate behavior/conduct/language.我们不会容许如此不当的行为/举止/言谈。
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Her informal manner seemed wholly/entirely inappropriate to/for the occasion.她的随意举止似乎完全不适宜这种场合。
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The movie's subject matter is inappropriate for small children (to see). = It's inappropriate for small children to see the movie. = It's inappropriate that small children should see the movie.这部电影的内容不适合小孩子(观看)。
— inappropriateness
noun [noncount]