unproper
/(ˌ)ʌnˈprɒpə/adjective
1Specifically. Of language, a word, etc.: incorrect, wrongly used. Formerly also: †figurative, not literal (obsolete ). Now rare.
- Later chiefly in humorous use, as a deliberately incorrect (or ‘improper’) form..
2Not appropriate for particular circumstances; not in accordance with accepted standards; inappropriate, unsuitable, unacceptable.
3Specifically. Not in accordance with good manners or decorum; indecent, immodest.
Origin
Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From un- + proper.
- market square
- market stall
- market stance
- market street
- market survey
- market test
- market-tested
- market testing
- market timer
- market timing
- market town
- market trader
- market valuation
- market value
- market wagon
- market woman
- markhor
- marking
- marking-down
- marking flag
- marking ink
- marking-nut tree
- marking-off
- marking-out
- marking pen