improperly
gb/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli/ us/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli/
B2
Inglés
nem megfelelően, helytelenül, illetlenül, nem helyénvalóan, szabálytalanul, jogellenesen
B2
1
helytelenül
B1
Patrón de uso:
[be] improperly + [past_participle] (e.g., installed/connected/labeled)
The printer was improperly connected, so it wouldn’t work.
A nyomtató nem volt megfelelően csatlakoztatva, ezért nem működött.
If the medicine is improperly stored, it may lose its effectiveness.
Ha a gyógyszert nem megfelelően tárolják, veszíthet a hatékonyságából.
The form was improperly filled out and had to be submitted again.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The machine was improperly installed.
A gépet nem megfelelően szerelték be.
I answered the question improperly.
Helytelenül válaszoltam a kérdésre.
Error frecuente:
Learners often use improperly for any mistake; for small errors in writing/speaking, incorrectly or wrongly may sound more natural.
Significado
in the wrong way
Colocaciones
improperly installed
|improperly connected
|improperly assembled
|improperly fitted
|improperly calibrated
|improperly labeled
|improperly stored
|improperly handled
|improperly maintained
|improperly cleaned
Sinónimos
incorrectly (Most direct synonym; emphasizes a factual mistake.)
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wrongly (Common and slightly less formal than incorrectly.)
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badly (More general; can mean “not well,” not necessarily against rules.)
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not properly (Everyday phrasing; often interchangeable in this sense.)
Antónimos
properly (Done in the correct or required way.)
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correctly (Done without mistakes.)
Temas
daily_life
|work
|instructions
|problems
Definición
in a wrong way; not correctly
In a way that is incorrect, faulty, or not done as required or intended.
C1
FORMAL
2
illetlenül
B2
Patrón de uso:
improperly + [verb] (e.g., behave/speak/touch)
The manager apologized for speaking improperly to the staff.
A vezető bocsánatot kért, amiért illetlenül beszélt az alkalmazottakkal.
She complained that the question was improperly personal.
Azt panaszolta, hogy a kérdés túlságosan személyes volt, és nem volt helyénvaló.
He was warned not to behave improperly during the ceremony.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It is rude to act improperly in class.
Udvariatlanság illetlenül viselkedni az órán.
Error frecuente:
Improperly can sound judgmental and formal; in many everyday situations, inappropriately is more common.
Significado
in an inappropriate way
Colocaciones
behave improperly
|act improperly
|speak improperly
|dress improperly
|touch someone improperly
|comment improperly
|joke improperly
|conduct yourself improperly
Sinónimos
inappropriately (Very close; often preferred in modern everyday speech.)
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unacceptably (Highlights that others would not accept the behavior.)
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indecently (Stronger; especially about sexual behavior or lack of modesty.)
Antónimos
appropriately (In a suitable way for the situation.)
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decently (In a socially acceptable and modest way.)
Temas
social
|behavior
|etiquette
|emotions
Definición
in a way that is not polite or acceptable
In a way that is not acceptable according to social standards of behavior, politeness, or decency.
C1
FORMAL
3
jogellenesen
C1
Patrón de uso:
improperly + [verb/past_participle] (e.g., influence/used/obtained/accessed)
The judge ruled that the evidence was improperly obtained.
A bíró úgy ítélte meg, hogy a bizonyítékot jogellenesen szerezték meg.
An audit found that the funds were improperly used for personal expenses.
Egy ellenőrzés megállapította, hogy a pénzeszközöket szabálytalanul személyes kiadásokra használták fel.
He was accused of improperly influencing the hiring decision.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They were punished for improperly using company money.
Megbüntették őket, mert szabálytalanul használták a céges pénzt.
Error frecuente:
Improperly does not always mean illegal; it can also mean “against policy” or “unethical.”
Significado
in an unauthorized or unethical way
Colocaciones
improperly obtained
|improperly used
|improperly accessed
|improperly disclosed
|improperly influence
|improperly awarded
|improperly withheld
|improperly interfere
|improperly benefit
|improperly claim
Sinónimos
illegitimately (Suggests not justified or not obtained by acceptable means.)
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unlawfully (Stronger; specifically against the law.)
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wrongfully (Emphasizes that it is not right or fair, often in legal contexts.)
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unethically (Focuses on moral or professional standards.)
Antónimos
lawfully (Done in a way allowed by law.)
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legitimately (Done with proper justification or authority.)
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ethically (Done according to moral or professional standards.)
Temas
law
|business
|government
|ethics
Definición
in a way that is not allowed or honest
In a way that is not allowed by rules, law, or professional standards, especially in official contexts.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
improperly
AFI
GB/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli/
US/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli/
Sílabas y acento
im - prop - erly (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (prop)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: improperly
- Plural: improperlies
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
improperly disposed of
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli dɪspˈoʊzd əv/
fixed phrase
formal
thrown away in the wrong way
thrown away in a way that is not safe or allowed
Ejemplos
- The company was fined because the chemicals were improperly disposed of.
- Improperly disposed of batteries can start fires.
- The report found that medical waste had been improperly disposed of.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The waste was improperly disposed of.
improperly dressed
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
formal
wearing unsuitable clothes
wearing the wrong clothes for a situation
Ejemplos
- Visitors who are improperly dressed may be refused entry.
- He felt improperly dressed for the formal dinner.
- She was told she was improperly dressed for the ceremony.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I was improperly dressed for the party.
improperly filed
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli fˈaɪld/
fixed phrase
formal
recorded or submitted incorrectly
filed in the wrong way
Ejemplos
- The application was rejected because it was improperly filed.
- Several complaints were improperly filed under the wrong account.
- The court returned the motion as improperly filed.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The form was improperly filed.
improperly installed
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli ɪnstˈɔld/
fixed phrase
put in the wrong way
installed in the wrong way
Ejemplos
- The smoke alarm was improperly installed and didn’t go off.
- Improperly installed wiring can be a fire risk.
- The software update failed because it was improperly installed.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The oven was improperly installed.
improperly obtained
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli əbtˈeɪnd/
fixed phrase
legal
got in an unauthorized way
got in a way that is not allowed
Ejemplos
- The defense argued that the confession was improperly obtained.
- The court excluded the improperly obtained evidence.
- The report relied on improperly obtained personal data.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The evidence was improperly obtained.
improperly stored
1/ɪmpɹˈɑpɚli stˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
kept in the wrong conditions
stored in a wrong place or way
Ejemplos
- Improperly stored food can cause illness.
- The vaccine was discarded because it had been improperly stored.
- The paint went bad after being improperly stored in the heat.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The milk was improperly stored.