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impropriately

[/ɪmˈprɒpriətli/]
adverb
inadequadamente
1. In a manner that is not suitable, appropriate, or proper for a particular situation or context
He spoke impropriately during the formal ceremony.
Ele falou inadequadamente durante a cerimônia formal.
2. In a way that violates social, moral, or professional standards
The employee behaved impropriately at the company meeting.
O funcionário se comportou inadequadamente na reunião da empresa.
Synonyms
unsuitablyinappropriatelyimproperlyincorrectlyindecorously
Antonyms
appropriatelyproperlysuitablycorrectlydecorously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inadequadamente
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
inadequadamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of line
crossing the line
stepping out of bounds
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