Inappropriateness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌi-nə-ˈprō-prē-ət/ in·ap·pro·pri·ate

Meaning & Definition of Inappropriateness

Inappropriateness (adjective)

  1. not appropriate, unsuitable

Inappropriateness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of being unsuitable or unfitting

    "I cannot even begin to describe the inappropriateness of such language for the dinner table"

    similar: improperness, impropriety, inappositeness, inaptness, incorrectness, infelicity, unfitness, wrongness
    related: extraneousness, inadequacy, inadequateness, inadmissibility, inapplicability, irrelevance, meaninglessness, pointlessness, senselessness, inauspiciousness, inexpedience, inexpediency, intolerability, undesirability, undesirableness, unsatisfactoriness, uselessness, unbecomingness
    opposite: appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, correctness, felicitousness, felicity, fitness, fittingness, properness, propriety, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness
    near: admissibility, applicability, bearing, connection, materiality, pertinence, pointedness, relevance, relevancy

  2. the quality or state of not being socially proper

    "the inappropriateness of belching in a restaurant should have been apparent even to you"

    similar: impropriety, incorrectness, indecency, indecorousness, indecorum, indelicateness, unbecomingness, unfitness, unseemliness, untowardness
    related: coarseness, crudeness, vulgarity, immodesty, naughtiness, imprudence, indiscreetness, indiscretion, churlishness, discourteousness, disrespect, impertinence, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, insolence, rudeness, ungraciousness
    opposite: appropriateness, correctness, decency, decorousness, decorum, fitness, properness, propriety, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness
    near: discretion, prudence, etiquette, form, manners, proprieties, considerateness, consideration, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, thoughtfulness

Related Entry: Inappropriate (adjective)

Inappropriate is a different word from Inappropriateness. The synonyms below are for inappropriate, not for inappropriateness.

  1. not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

    "a bathing suit is inappropriate dress for strolling the streets of this seaside village"

    similar: amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way
    related: inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful, unacceptable, unsatisfactory
    opposite: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable
    near: fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable, commendable, creditable, exemplary, blameless, irreproachable, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inappropriateness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inappropriateness:

improperness, impropriety, inappositeness, inaptness, incorrectness, infelicity, unfitness, wrongness, indecency, indecorousness, indecorum, indelicateness, unbecomingness, unseemliness, untowardness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inappropriateness

Words with the opposite meaning of Inappropriateness:

appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, correctness, felicitousness, felicity, fitness, fittingness, properness, propriety, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness, decency, decorousness, decorum

Related Words for Inappropriateness

extraneousness, inadequacy, inadequateness, inadmissibility, inapplicability, irrelevance, meaninglessness, pointlessness, senselessness, inauspiciousness, inexpedience, inexpediency, intolerability, undesirability, undesirableness, unsatisfactoriness, uselessness, coarseness, crudeness, vulgarity, immodesty, naughtiness, imprudence, indiscreetness, indiscretion, churlishness, discourteousness, disrespect, impertinence, impoliteness

Near Antonyms of Inappropriateness

admissibility, applicability, bearing, connection, materiality, pertinence, pointedness, relevance, relevancy, discretion, prudence, etiquette, form, manners, proprieties, considerateness, consideration, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, thoughtfulness

Word Forms of Inappropriateness

Derived words: inappropriately (adverb), inappropriateness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Inappropriateness

First known use: 1804

Frequently Asked Questions about Inappropriateness

What does "Inappropriateness" mean?

"Inappropriateness" means not appropriate, unsuitable. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not appropriate, unsuitable. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Inappropriateness"?

Other words for "Inappropriateness" include improperness, impropriety, inappositeness, inaptness, incorrectness, infelicity, unfitness and wrongness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inappropriateness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inappropriateness"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inappropriateness". Common alternatives include improperness, impropriety, inappositeness, inaptness, incorrectness, infelicity, unfitness, wrongness, indecency and indecorousness.

What is the opposite of "Inappropriateness"?

Antonyms of "Inappropriateness" include appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, correctness, felicitousness, felicity, fitness and fittingness. Near antonyms include admissibility, applicability, bearing and connection.

How do you use "Inappropriateness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inappropriateness" in a sentence: "I cannot even begin to describe the inappropriateness of such language for the dinner table"; "the inappropriateness of belching in a restaurant should have been apparent even to you".

Is "Inappropriateness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inappropriateness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Inappropriateness"?

"Inappropriateness" is pronounced /ˌi-nə-ˈprō-prē-ət/ and divided into syllables as in·ap·pro·pri·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Inappropriateness"?

First known use: 1804.