inappropriate / excessive
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inappropriate
Not suitable or proper for a particular situation, occasion, or person. Often refers to behavior, clothing, or remarks.
Sein Witz war in der ernsten Situation völlig unangemessen.
His joke was completely inappropriate in the serious situation.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' (a negation) and 'angemessen' (appropriate). 'Angemessen' is derived from the verb 'messen' (to measure). Something that is 'unangemessen' (inappropriate/excessive) therefore literally does not fit the right measure of the situation.
Seine Reaktion war der Situation nicht angemessen, also war sie unangemessen.
His reaction was not appropriate to the situation, so it was inappropriate.
To intensify the meaning, 'unangemessen' (inappropriate/excessive) is often combined with adverbs such as 'völlig' (completely), 'total' (totally), or 'absolut' (absolutely).
Ich fand seine Bemerkung absolut unangemessen.
I found his remark absolutely inappropriate.
In the meaning 'unpassend' (unsuitable/inappropriate), the word often refers to social contexts. Typical combinations are 'unangemessenes Verhalten' (inappropriate behavior), 'unangemessene Kleidung' (inappropriate clothing), or 'eine unangemessene Frage' (an inappropriate question).
Er wurde wegen unangemessenen Verhaltens am Arbeitsplatz ermahnt.
He was reprimanded for inappropriate behavior at work.
You can recognize this meaning by the fact that it is about a degree or an amount. Pay attention to nouns such as 'Preis' (price), 'Strafe' (punishment/fine), 'Forderung' (demand), or combinations with adverbs such as 'hoch' (high) or 'niedrig' (low).
Eine Strafe von 500 Euro für Falschparken wäre unangemessen hoch.
A fine of 500 euros for illegal parking would be excessively high.
corresponding / according
'entsprechend' and 'unangemessen' form a contrast when it comes to suitability and the right degree. 'entsprechend' means that something fits a situation or requirement. 'unangemessen' means that something does not fit, or seems too much, too harsh, or unjustified. The word is often used for behavior, clothing, words, prices, or punishments. 'entsprechend' sounds neutral; 'unangemessen' usually contains criticism.
Die Strafe für den kleinen Fehler war unangemessen.
The punishment for the small mistake was excessive.
Für den Kurs brauchen wir entsprechende Materialien.
We need corresponding materials for the course.