improperly

ɪmˈprɑːpərli
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Translation of improperly from English into Dutch

Adverb

1.

incorrectly

in a way that is not correct
  • He was improperly dressed for the event.Hij was ongepast gekleed voor het evenement.
2.

illegally

in a way that is not allowed
  • The documents were improperly obtained by the journalist.De documenten werden onrechtmatig verkregen door de journalist.
3.

immoral

Rare
in a way that is not morally right
Rare
  • She felt that the funds were used improperly.Zij vond dat de fondsen onethisch werden gebruikt
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Synonyms and analogies of improperly in English

Examples of improperly in a sentence

  • Instructions were improperly followed, leading to errors.
  • The funds were improperly allocated to the project.
  • He was fined for improperly parking his car.
  • The company was accused of improperly handling customer data.
  • He was fired for improperly using company resources.

Translations of "improperly" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
verkeerdadv.

Storing gasoline improperly presents a fire hazard to the entire neighborhood.

Benzine verkeerd opslaan levert een brandgevaar op voor de hele buurt.

ten onrechteadv.

Detect inaccessible websites that loads improperly or responds excessively slowly.

Detecteren ontoegankelijke websites die ten onrechte laadt of reageert overdreven langzaam.

slechtadv.

An improperly fitted harness can cause discomfort or injury to the horse.

Een slecht passend tuig kan het paard pijn doen of zelfs verwondingen veroorzaken.

niet behoorlijkadv.

We are not responsible for notices that are not labeled or sent improperly, or do not have complete information.

Wij zijn niet verantwoordelijk voor kennisgevingen die niet behoorlijk worden aangeduid of verzonden of die geen volledige informatie bevatten.

foutiefadv.

Using non-standard or obscene language improperly can make you hard to understand, and may be perceived as very offensive.

Het foutief toepassen van niet-standaard of obscene taal kan je moeilijk te begrijpen maken, en als zeer beledigend worden opgevat.

onjuist

The documents were signed improperly, making the contract invalid.

De documenten waren onjuist ondertekend, waardoor het contract ongeldig werd.

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Other translations for improperly:

  • niet goed

improperly: Examples and translations in context

The sleeves tend to ride up when you wash the sweater improperly.

De mouwen neigen omhoog te kruipen als je de trui verkeerd wast.

The wine might cloud up if it is stored improperly for too long.

De wijn kan troebel worden als hij te lang en verkeerd wordt bewaard.

We noticed sparks when the bicycle chain rubbed against the metal frame improperly.

We zagen vonken toen de fietsketting verkeerd tegen het metalen frame schuurde.

They had to start all over again after realizing the foundation was improperly laid.

Ze moesten helemaal opnieuw beginnen toen ze inzagen dat de fundering verkeerd was aangelegd.

The fabric was cut improperly, ruining the pattern entirely.

De stof was verkeerd geknipt, waardoor het patroon volledig verpest werd.

The side-view mirror was adjusted improperly, causing a dangerous blind spot.

De buitenspiegel was verkeerd afgesteld, waardoor er een gevaarlijke dode hoek ontstond.

The reports were filled out improperly, causing delays in processing.

De formulieren waren verkeerd ingevuld, wat vertraging in de verwerking veroorzaakte.

Sitting improperly for long periods can strain the muscles around the tailbone.

Langdurig verkeerd zitten kan de spieren rondom het stuitje overbelasten.

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