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Definition of inappropriately adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

inappropriately

adverb

/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətli/

/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətli/

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in a way that is not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation
- She was inappropriately dressed for a funeral.
opposite appropriately

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