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Inappropriate vs Disproportionate - What's the difference?

inappropriate | disproportionate |

As adjectives the difference between inappropriate and disproportionate

is that inappropriate is not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place while disproportionate is not proportionate.

As a verb disproportionate is

to undergo disproportionation.

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

    disproportionate

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not proportionate.
  • Out of proportion.

    • Verb

    (disproportionat)
  • (chemistry) To undergo disproportionation