improper
intermediateB2/ɪmˈprɒpə/ · im-pro-per
Not proper or suitable; inappropriate.
Meanings
Not proper or suitable; inappropriate.
نا مناسب ہونا؛ غیر موزوں۔
نا مناسب
na munasib
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- improper behavior
- improper usage
- improper language
Example Sentences
His improper behavior at the event was noted by everyone.
اس کی تقریب میں نا مناسب حرکت ہر ایک نے نوٹ کی۔
Us ki tareeq mein na munasib harkat har aik ne note ki.
Using improper language can lead to misunderstandings.
غیر مناسب زبان کا استعمال غلط فہمیاں پیدا کر سکتا ہے۔
Ghair munasib zuban ka istemal ghalat fehmiyaan paida kar sakta hai.
It is improper to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
جب کوئی بول رہا ہو تو اس کو کاٹنا نا مناسب ہے۔
Jab koi bol raha ho to us ko kaatna na munasib hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine someone wearing improper clothes to an interview.
Picture a person in pajama pants at a formal event.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، پر بہت بے ادبی ہو چکی ہے اب تو باز آؤ۔
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Par bohot be adabi ho chuki hai ab to baaz aao.
Thousands of wishes that each wish takes my breath away, But such great disrespect has occurred now, so refrain.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عید کے دن بے ادبی کی سزا ہے۔
Eid ke din be adabi ki saza hai.
There is a punishment for disrespect on the day of Eid.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "improprius" — not one's own, unsuitable
First known use: 15th century
The word 'improper' has been in use since the early 15th century, derived from the Latin 'improprius', which combines 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'proprius' meaning 'own' or 'proper'.