Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - inappropriate

~ adj 1 not suitable for a particular purpose or situation  (I thought his comments were wholly inappropriate on such a solemn occasion.) + for  (an inappropriate gift for a child) 2 not correct according to generally accepted rules of social, moral, or professional behaviour  (It would be inappropriate for me to discuss her case at this meeting.) - inappropriately adv  (inappropriately dressed) - inappropriateness also inappropriacy n