be inappropriate

[/bi ɪnəˈproʊpriət/]

verb phrase

ser inadequado/inadequada; ser impróprio/imprópria

1. to be unsuitable, improper, or not fitting for a particular situation, context, or social setting

Making jokes at a funeral would be inappropriate.

Fazer piadas em um funeral seria inadequado.

2. to be offensive or disrespectful in manner, speech, or behavior

His comments about her appearance were inappropriate.

Seus comentários sobre a aparência dela foram impróprios.

3. to not be suitable or acceptable for a given age, context, or audience

That movie would be inappropriate for young children.

Esse filme seria inapropriado para crianças pequenas.

NYC Slang

off-base; not cool; whack

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser inadequado/inadequada; ser inapropriado/inapropriada

commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

ser impróprio/imprópria

slightly more formal preference

São Paulo

ser inadequado/inadequada

widely used in business and formal settings

Portugal

ser impróprio/imprópria; ser inadequado/inadequada

both terms are equally acceptable

out of line

out of place

not fitting the bill

crossing the line

in poor taste

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