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im‧prop‧er
1 dishonest, illegal, or morally wrong
it is improper (for somebody) to do something He realised that it was improper for a police officer to accept gifts.
He realised that it was improper for a police officer to accept gifts. improper behaviour/conduct/dealings etc allegations of improper banking practices improper sexual conduct
allegations of improper banking practicesimproper sexual conduct2 not sensible, right, or fair in a particular situation [= inappropriate]
it is improper to do something It would be improper of me to comment before the election outcome is known.
It would be improper of me to comment before the election outcome is known.3 wrong or not correct
—improperly adverb: If you are improperly dressed, you will not be admitted.
If you are improperly dressed, you will not be admitted.