Stilwidrig
Translation
stylistically inappropriate, solecistic, in bad taste
Examples
Diese Formulierung ist stilwidrig.
This phrasing is stylistically inappropriate.
Sein Verhalten auf der Party war stilwidrig.
His behaviour at the party was in bad taste.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is stylistically inappropriate etwas ist stilwidrig This phrasing is stylistically inappropriate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unpassend (unfitting), geschmacklos (tasteless); Antonyms: stilvoll (stylish), passend (fitting)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stil' (style) and 'widrig' (contrary, adverse). Literally 'contrary to style'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'warring' with the style. 'Stil-widrig' sounds like 'style-warring'.