improper
Example Sentences
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In 2024, Zeta faced a short seller who accused External link the company of improper financial disclosures.
From Barron's
“Gran would say it’s improper to go into a boy’s room.”
From Literature
An additional fine of $100,000 was imposed for the "improper conduct" of players and technical staff who invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the work of the Congolese referee.
From Barron's
One popular grift involved running improper trades in military license plates, which drivers could abuse to speed through traffic and avoid paying road tolls.
But knocking on doors at random to inspect immigration status could, according to Saldaña, be considered harassment and improper conduct.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
