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inappropriate

/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/
adjective
  1. Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

    "It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."

  2. Improper; adult; sexual.

    "kids saying inappropriate things"

Synonymsimproper, out of line, unfit, unsuitable

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