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Tainted vs Inappropriate - What's the difference?

tainted | inappropriate | Related terms |

Tainted is a related term of inappropriate.


As adjectives the difference between tainted and inappropriate

is that tainted is corrupted or filled with imperfections while inappropriate is not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.

As a verb tainted

is (taint).

tainted

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • corrupted or filled with imperfections.
  • Hey, get that away from me! It was bought with tainted money.

    Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "tainted" is often applied: food, meat, beef, pork, milk, water, fish, toys, love, evidence, money, reputation.

    Synonyms

    * corrupt * impure * imperfect

    Verb

    (head)
  • (taint)
  • 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