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Improper vs Ungoodly - What's the difference?

improper | ungoodly |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between improper and ungoodly

is that improper is (obsolete) to behave improperly while ungoodly is (obsolete) badly; in a rough or improper manner.

As an adjective improper

is unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.

As a verb improper

is (obsolete|transitive) to appropriate; to limit.

As an adverb ungoodly is

(obsolete) badly; in a rough or improper manner.

improper

English

Alternative forms

* impropre (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt
  • Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest
  • Not according to facts; inaccurate or erroneous
  • Not consistent with established facts; incorrect
  • Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction
  • (obsolete) Not specific or appropriate to individuals; general; common.
  • * J. Fletcher
    • Not to be adorned with any art but such improper ones as nature is said to bestow, as singing and poetry.

    Derived terms

    * improper divisor * improper face * improper fit * improper fraction * improper integral * improper motion * improper node * improper orthogonal transformation * improper rotation * improper use * improper workmanship

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete) To appropriate; to limit.
  • * Jewel
    • He would in like manner improper and inclose the sunbeams to comfort the rich and not the poor.
  • (obsolete) To behave improperly
    • (Webster 1913)

    ungoodly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (obsolete) Badly; in a rough or improper manner.
  • * 1526 , William Tyndale, trans. Bible , Matthew XXIII:
    • the remnaunt toke his servauntes and intreated them ungoodly and slewe them.