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Inappropriate vs Shameful - What's the difference?

inappropriate | shameful |

As adjectives the difference between inappropriate and shameful

is that inappropriate is not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place while shameful is causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful.

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

    shameful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
  • giving offense

    • Derived terms

    * shamefully * shamefulness