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Not suitable or convenient

unsuitable

adjective

not suitable for a particular situation, purpose, or person

inappropriate

adjective

not suitable in a particular situation

inconvenient

adjective

causing difficulties or extra effort

improper

adjective

not suitable or right according to accepted standards of social or professional behaviour

unsuited

adjective

not the right type of person or thing, for example for a particular job or purpose

untoward

adjective

not suitable, usual, or normal

untimely

adjective

happening at a time that is not suitable, for example because it causes additional problems

unseemly

adjective

unseemly behaviour is embarrassing or upsets people because it is not suitable in a particular situation

unbecoming

adjective

behaviour that is unbecoming is unsuitable for a particular type of person

inopportune

adjective

an inopportune time or moment is not convenient, suitable, or right

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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