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Misappropriation vs Inappropriate - What's the difference?

misappropriation | inappropriate |

As a noun misappropriation

is the wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

As an adjective inappropriate is

not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.

misappropriation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

    • Synonyms

    * embezzlement

    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