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Term: Not Proper

Definition:

Adjective - not conforming to accepted standards or requirements; not suitable or appropriate.

Adjective - not exhibiting the characteristics or manners of the upper social classes; lacking refinement or politeness.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Not conforming to accepted standards or requirements.

Example Sentence: The student's grammar in the essay was not proper, with multiple errors and unclear sentences.

Sense 2:

Not suitable or appropriate.

Example Sentence: Wearing jeans and a t-shirt to a formal event is definitely not proper attire.

Sense 3:

Not exhibiting the characteristics or manners of the upper social classes; lacking refinement or politeness.

Example Sentence: His loud and inappropriate jokes at the fancy dinner were a clear sign that he was not proper company.

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