inapropiada

Inapropiada is the feminine singular form of the Spanish adjective inapropiado, meaning not appropriate or unsuitable for a given context. It describes actions, statements, clothing, or materials that do not fit norms, rules, or expectations. The term is used in formal settings—such as schools, workplaces, or media guidelines—as well as in everyday speech. Examples include phrases like un comentario inapropiado, conducta inapropiada, contenido inapropiado para menores, or ropa inapropiada para la ocasión.

Grammar and usage notes: Inapropiada agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number. For example, conducta inapropiada (feminine singular), conductas inapropiadas (feminine plural), comentario inapropiado (masculine singular), comentarios inapropiados (masculine plural). The word functions as a normative assessment, signaling that something does not corresponde to the situational norms or expectations.

Etymology: The term is formed by adding the negative prefix in- to the adjective apropiado (appropriate/fit). It shares its roots with related words derived from the concept of propriety or suitability, and is widely used across Spanish-speaking contexts to label unsuitable conduct, content, or circumstances.

See also: inapropiado, fuera de lugar, indecoroso, contenido inapropiado.