improper

ɪmˈprɒpər
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Translation of improper into German

Adjective

1.

indecent

not conforming to accepted standards or rules
  • His improper behavior shocked everyone at the event.Sein unangemessenes Verhalten schockierte alle auf der Veranstaltung.
2.

unsuitable

not suitable or appropriate
  • His comments were deemed improper for the workplace..Seine Kommentare wurden als unangemessen für den Arbeitsplatz angesehen
3.

incorrect

not in accordance with accepted rules or standards
  • The procedure was carried out in an improper manner..Das Verfahren wurde auf eine fehlerhafte Weise durchgeführt
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Expressions with improper: examples in English and translations in German

unechter Bruch
In the improper fraction 7/4, seven is greater than four..
uneigentliches Integral
An improper integral can have an infinite upper limit.

Synonyms and analogies of improper in English

Examples of improper in a sentence

  • The improper language used was deemed unacceptable.
  • Wearing jeans to a wedding is improper.
  • His behavior at the dinner was improper.
  • His behavior was deemed improper by the committee.
  • Wearing casual clothes to the formal event was improper.

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

Adjective
falscheadj.

The most common problem with the power cord is an improper connection.

Das häufigste Problem mit dem Netzkabel ist eine falsche Verbindung.

missbräuchlichadj.

We saw in this amendment an important safeguard against improper closures.

Wir sahen in diesem Änderungsantrag einen wesentlichen Schutz gegen missbräuchliche Schließungen.

falschadj.

A faulty pintle can lead to improper movement of the gate.

Ein defekter Zapfen kann zu einer falschen Bewegung des Tores führen.

unangemessenadj.

His jokes were often perceived as improper in serious conversations.

Seine Witze wurden in ernsthaften Gesprächen oft als unangemessen empfunden.

unzulässigadj.

Using someone's personal information without consent is improper and unethical.

Die Verwendung persönlicher Daten ohne Einwilligung ist unzulässig und unethisch.

fehlerhafteadj.

This may be caused by an improper installation of the software.

Der Grund hierfür könnte eine fehlerhafte Installation der Software sein.

ungeeignetadj.

Whatever they see as improper, the mind will reject immediately.

Was immer sie als ungeeignet ansehen, wird der Citta sofort zurückweisen.

unsachgemäßadj.

An improper smear can lead to false results in laboratory tests.

Ein unsachgemäß angefertigter Ausstrich kann zu falschen Ergebnissen bei Labortests führen.

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improper: Examples and translations in context

Cause improper wound healing may be almost any disturbance in the body.

Die Ursache für die falsche Wundheilung kann fast jede Verletzung im Körper.

Fix for children playing improper animations when trying to cook.

Wenn Kinder versuchten, zu kochen, wurden falsche Animationen angezeigt.

These tissues overstrain, loose their tone, and cause improper posture.

Diese Gewebe überfordern, verlieren ihren Ton und verursachen eine falsche Haltung.

Its improper administration can lead to increased blood clotting and thrombogenesis.

Die falsche Verabreichung kann zu erhöhter Blutgerinnung und Thrombogenese führen.

The part is twisted and broken due to improper storage.

Das Teil ist durch falsche Lagerung verzogen und leicht gebrochen.

If the improper behavior of children, use of punishment.

Wenn das falsche Verhalten von Kindern, die Verwendung von Strafe.

I was wrong-footed at the start of the race due to my improper stance.

Ich wurde zu Beginn des Rennens durch meine falsche Haltung aus dem Gleichgewicht gebracht.

The resulting improper treatment can lead to death of the patient.

Die daraus resultierende falsche Behandlung kann zum Tod des Patienten führen.

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improper fractionimproper integral
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