unangemessen
Translation
inappropriate, unsuitable, inadequate, improper
Examples
Seine Bemerkung war völlig unangemessen.
His remark was completely inappropriate.
Die Strafe war der Tat unangemessen.
The punishment was inappropriate for the crime.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is inappropriate ((for sb./sth.)) sth. is inappropriate for sb./sth. His behavior was inappropriate for a teacher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unpassend, ungeeignet; Antonyms: angemessen, passend
Etymology
Composed of the prefix un- (not) + angemessen (appropriate). Angemessen derives from an- (to/at) + messen (to measure), literally meaning 'not measured for' the context.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' means not, and 'angemessen' sounds like 'a measured' response. So, 'unangemessen' is an unmeasured, inappropriate response.