improperly

improperly(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. incorrectamente
This machine was set up improperly.Esta máquina fue configurada incorrectamente.
a. inadecuadamente
Janet was improperly dressed when she went skiing and got frostbite on her face.Janet estaba vestida inadecuadamente cuando fue a esquiar y se le congeló la cara.
b. inapropiadamente
Food goes bad more quickly if it's stored improperly.Los alimentos se echan a perder más rápidamente si se guardan inapropiadamente.
a. inapropiadamente
We all thought Mr. Baskins was behaving improperly at the party.Todos pensábamos que el señor Baskins se portó inapropiadamente en la fiesta.
b. indebidamente
I won't have any daughter of mine going around dressed improperly.No voy a permitir que una hija mía ande vestida indebidamente.
a. indebidamente
The mayor used those funds improperly.El alcalde usó esos fondos indebidamente.
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