unangebracht
inappropriate
Unsuitable, inappropriate, or out of place for a particular situation, place, or time.
EXAMPLE
Seine lauten Witze auf der Beerdigung waren völlig unangebracht.
His loud jokes at the funeral were completely inappropriate.
unangebracht
inappropriate
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Word structure
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' and the adjective 'angebracht' (appropriate). The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning of the base word, so 'unangebracht' (inappropriate) means the opposite of 'angebracht' (appropriate/suitable).
EXAMPLE
Für dieses Fest ist formelle Kleidung angebracht.
Formal clothing is appropriate for this celebration.
Sentence structure and usage
You can use 'unangebracht' in two ways: as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb that describes a verb or the whole sentence. In both cases, the form of the word stays the same.
EXAMPLE
Das war eine unangebrachte Frage.
That was an inappropriate question.
Typical collocations
'Unangebracht' is often used to evaluate social behavior or communication. Common combinations are 'unangebrachtes Verhalten' (inappropriate behavior), 'eine unangebrachte Bemerkung' (an inappropriate remark), or 'unangebrachte Kleidung' (inappropriate clothing).
EXAMPLE
Er entschuldigte sich für sein unangebrachtes Verhalten auf der Feier.
He apologized for his inappropriate behavior at the party.
Compare with
unangebracht vs unpassend
inappropriate
Both words can be used to assess a remark or joke in a serious situation. Unpassend may simply mean that the contribution does not connect with the conversation, while unangebracht usually expresses a clearer judgment that the contribution is unacceptable. Use unpassend when something does not fit the context, and unangebracht when you clearly disapprove of it.
unangebracht
Der Witz über den Verstorbenen war in der Sitzung unangebracht.
The joke about the deceased was inappropriate in the meeting.
unpassend
Der lockere Witz war in der ernsten Sitzung unpassend.
The lighthearted joke was inappropriate in the serious meeting.
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