Meaning: Not suitable for the situation; offensive; vulgar; rude.

Examples: 

When people drink a lot of alcohol they do very inappropriate things.

She didn’t get the job because she said something inappropriate in the interview.

One example of inappropriate behavior on the subway is putting your bags on the seat next to you.

Pop Quiz:

Which of the following is an example of doing something inappropriate?

A.  Playing games on your phone during a wedding.

B.  Wearing shorts and a t-shirt to a funeral.

C.  Swearing at an elementary school.

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The correct is A, B, and C! All three are examples of doing or saying something inappropriate. Keep it appropriate, people!