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Improper vs Unthriftily - What's the difference?

improper | unthriftily |

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

is that improper is (obsolete) to behave improperly while unthriftily is (obsolete) in an improper or unbecoming 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 unthriftily is

in a way that is not thrifty.

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)

    unthriftily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a way that is not thrifty.
  • (obsolete) In an improper or unbecoming manner.
    • (Chaucer)
    (Webster 1913)