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Inappropriate vs Appreciate - What's the difference?

inappropriate | appreciate |

As an adjective inappropriate

is not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.

As a verb appreciate is

to be grateful or thankful for.

inappropriate

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.
    • It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.
    "While PDA or sexual irresponsibility may be considered unsuitable, it is not inappropriate for teenagers in a relationship and nearly of legal age to talk alone."

    Synonyms

    * out of line * unfit * unsuitable

    Derived terms

    * inappropriately * inappropriateness

    appreciate

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Verb

    (appreciat)
  • to be grateful or thankful for.
    • I appreciate your efforts
  • to view as valuable.
    • You must learn to appreciate time
  • to be fully conscious of; be aware of; detect.
    • To test the power of bees to appreciate color.
  • * Lubbock
    • to test the power of bees to appreciate colour
  • to increase in value.
    • The value of his portfolio appreciated by 80% over eight years.
  • * Ramsay
    • lest a sudden peace should appreciate the money

    Usage notes

    * This is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing) . See

    Synonyms

    * esteem * estimate * understand

    Antonyms

    * depreciate

    Related terms

    * * appreciation * appreciative *

    References

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