Inappropriate vs Heinous - What's the difference?
inappropriate | heinous | Related terms |
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.
Totally reprehensible.
Inappropriate is a related term of heinous.
As adjectives the difference between inappropriate and heinous
is that inappropriate is not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place while heinous is totally reprehensible.inappropriate
English
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."
Synonyms
* out of line * unfit * unsuitableDerived terms
* inappropriately * inappropriatenessheinous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- I hope they catch the person responsible for that heinous crime.
- The perpetrators of this heinous act must be brought to justice.
- The government denounced the attack as the most heinous of the last decade.
- Political Leaders from around the world have condemned these heinous acts.
- In our public services sorry seems to be the most heinous word.