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Unsubstantiated vs Inappropriate - What's the difference?

unsubstantiated | inappropriate |

As adjectives the difference between unsubstantiated and inappropriate

is that unsubstantiated is lacking substantiation; without evidence while inappropriate is not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.

unsubstantiated

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking substantiation; without evidence.

    • 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