adverb
inappropriately
adverb
1
In a way that is not suitable for the situation.
"He laughed inappropriately during the moment of silence."
How to Use Inappropriately
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or saying something in a way that doesn't fit the moment.
Common pairings
dressed inappropriately
behave inappropriately
Word Forms
more inappropriately comparative, most inappropriately superlative
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Etymology
From inappropriate plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.