# inappropriate vs inappropriately

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inappropriate
*adjective · IPA /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ · frequency rank #7,235*
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

### inappropriately
*adverb · frequency rank #28,250*
In an inappropriate manner.

## Source
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