不適当
Meanings
1
inadequate; inappropriate; unsuitable
Describes something that is not suitable, not fitting, or not up to the required standard for a particular purpose or situation. Often used in formal or evaluative contexts.
This material is unsuitable for the meeting.
His behavior was inappropriate for a teacher.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉として不適当だto be unsuitable as X
This outfit is inappropriate for a job interview.
- 〈事〉を不適当と判断するto judge something as inappropriate
The committee judged the remark to be inappropriate.
- 不適当な発言an inappropriate remark
He made a remark that was inappropriate for the occasion.