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improperly

[/ɪmˈprɒpərli/]
adverb
impropriedade; de forma imprópria
1. In a manner that is not suitable, appropriate, or correct; wrongly
The data was improperly stored, leading to corruption.
Os dados foram armazenados de forma imprópria, resultando em corrupção.
2. In a way that violates social norms, decorum, or propriety
He behaved improperly at the formal dinner.
Ele se comportou de forma imprópria no jantar formal.
3. Incorrectly or inaccurately
The procedure was improperly executed.
O procedimento foi executado incorretamente.
Synonyms
incorrectlyinappropriatelywronglyunsuitablyindecorouslyimpropriately
Antonyms
properlycorrectlyappropriatelysuitablydecently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma imprópria; incorretamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
de jeito errado; inadequadamente
Colloquial variant
São Paulo
de forma imprópria; errado
Formal and informal contexts
Portugal
impropriamente; de forma inadequada
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to act improperly
to handle something improperly
to conduct oneself improperly
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