Unappropriate vs. Inappropriate

Unappropriate vs. Inappropriate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Unappropriate and Inappropriate

Unappropriateverb

(transitive) To take from private possession; to restore to the possession or right of all.

to unappropriate a monopoly

Inappropriateadjective

Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.

Unappropriateadjective

Inappropriate; unsuitable.

Inappropriateadjective

(informal) Improper; adult; sexual.

kids saying inappropriate things

Unappropriateadjective

(obsolete) Not appropriated.

Inappropriateadjective

not suitable for a particular occasion etc;

noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadnessinappropriate shoes for a walk on the beachput inappropriate pressure on them
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Inappropriateadjective

not conforming with accepted standards of propriety or taste; undesirable;

incorrect behaviorshe was seen in all the wrong placesHe thought it was wrong for her to go out to work

Inappropriateadjective

not in keeping with what is correct or proper;

completely inappropriate behavior