Synonyms & related words for improperly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of improperly — including incorrectly, wrongly, wrongfully, indecorously, indecently, grossly. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to improperly

Explore words related to improperly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include inappropriately, faultily, unfitly, unsuitably, inadequately, erroneously, improper, defectively. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for improperly

Common synonyms for improperly include incorrectly, wrongly, wrongfully, indecorously, indecently, grossly, unduly, uncouthly — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does improperly come from?

The word improperly breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root proper-, from Latin proprius (“one's own”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.