Stilwidrig
Translation
stylistically inappropriate, solecistic, in poor taste
Examples
Diese Formulierung ist stilwidrig.
This phrasing is stylistically inappropriate.
Sein Verhalten auf der Party war stilwidrig.
His behavior at the party was in poor taste.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is stylistically inappropriate etwas ist stilwidrig This phrasing is stylistically inappropriate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unpassend (unsuitable), geschmacklos (tasteless); Antonyms: stilvoll (stylish), passend (suitable)
Etymology
From 'Stil' (style) + 'widrig' (contrary, adverse). It literally means 'style-contrary'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something that is 'warring' against the established style. 'Stil-widrig' is a style-war.