Inappropriate vs Contemptible - What's the difference?
inappropriate | contemptible | Related terms |
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.
deserving contempt
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Inappropriate is a related term of contemptible.
As adjectives the difference between inappropriate and contemptible
is that inappropriate is not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place while contemptible is deserving contempt.inappropriate
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Adjective
(en adjective)- 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."
