不適切(ふてきせつ)

ふてきせつ
na-adjective
inappropriate, improper
1. inappropriate, improper, unsuitable
Not suitable or fitting for a given situation, context, or purpose. Frequently used in formal contexts such as news, official statements, and workplace settings.
不適切(ふてきせつ)な発言(はつげん)だった。
It was an inappropriate remark.
その表現(ひょうげん)は不適切(ふてきせつ)です。
That expression is inappropriate.
政治家(せいじか)が不適切(ふてきせつ)な発言(はつげん)をして、謝罪(しゃざい)に追(お)い込(こ)まれた。
The politician made an inappropriate remark and was forced to apologize.

WORD FORMATION:
不(ふ) (not) + 適切(てきせつ) (appropriate, suitable). The antonym is 適切(てきせつ).

USAGE:
Very common in news reports about public figures' gaffes and in workplace compliance contexts. Often paired with 発言(はつげん) (remark), 行動(こうどう) (behavior), or 対応(たいおう) (response).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不適切(ふてきせつ)な発言(はつげん): inappropriate remark
  • 不適切(ふてきせつ)な行動(こうどう): improper conduct
  • 不適切(ふてきせつ)な対応(たいおう): inappropriate response
  • 不適切(ふてきせつ)な関係(かんけい): improper relationship

Related Words

Antonym: 適切(てきせつ)
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Added 2026.2.16 10:06 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:42
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