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inappropriate

[in-uh-proh-pree-it] / ˌɪn əˈproʊ pri ɪt /


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She’s aware she’s being betrayed by the bad faith of her family; she’s cognizant of being vulnerable to an inappropriate affection for the one person who trusts her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Kellen was asked by Committee counsel, Brittany Brignac, whether she had witnessed "any inappropriate behaviour" from individuals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Gates spokesperson said he didn’t have “an inappropriate relationship with any employee of TerraPower.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“Safety is a cornerstone of our business and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The name is inappropriate, for actually it is a rather turbid lake because of the soft black ooze that covers its shallow bottom.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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