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Inappropriate vs Despicable - What's the difference?

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Inappropriate is a related term of despicable.


As adjectives the difference between inappropriate and despicable

is that inappropriate is not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place while despicable is fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean; vile; worthless.

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

    despicable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean; vile; worthless

    • Synonyms

    * (l) * mean * vile

    Antonyms

    * honorable

    References

    English words suffixed with -able