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Unproper (adj) means Wrong or mistaken, not fitting the facts or making sense.

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Wrong or mistaken, not fitting the facts or making sense.

Not right or fitting for the purpose it is used for.

Belonging to another person rather than the one in question.

Not matching accepted standards of polite behaviour; indecent.

"His equally unproper brother, City Planner Charles W. II, shocked purists in the 19303 by building a flat-topped house in Ipswich." — , Meet me in St. Louis (1962)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of unproper?

"unproper" (adj) means wrong or mistaken, not fitting the facts or making sense.

What are the different meanings of unproper?

"unproper" has 3 main meanings: 1. Wrong or mistaken, not fitting the facts or making sense; 2. Not right or fitting for the purpose it is used for; 3. Belonging to another person rather than the one in question.