Synonyms for improperly
im·prop·er·ly

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1. improperlyadverb

   in an improper way

   "he checked whether the wound had healed improperly"

   Antonyms:
   decently, in good order, the right way, properly, decent, right

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1. List of paraphrases for "improperly":

   incorrectly, inappropriately, unduly, irregularly, wrongly, inadequately, unfairly, inaccurately, wrong, wrongfully, erroneously, unjustly, mistakenly, poorly, unreasonably

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1. Stephanie Kight:

   These new allegations by the attorney general that we are improperly disposing of fetal tissue are flat-out false, planned Parenthood handles medical tissue like any other quality health care provider.

2. Darrell Issa:

   The Justice Department's decision to close the IRS targeting investigation without a single charge or prosecution is a low point of accountability in an administration that is better known for punishing whistleblowers than the abuse and misconduct they expose, after stating that their investigation confirms that tea party and conservative groups were improperly targeted, they dismiss it merely as a byproduct of gross mismanagement and incompetence -- ignoring volumes of evidence in the public record and efforts to obstruct legitimate inquires.

3. adelkeri:

   The most stupid man is not the one who acts or speaks improperly, but he who consigns the steering wheel of his destiny to a religious man.

4. Peter DeFazio:

   We're not certain yet what the best technology is, we've got to get a handle on those who are operating improperly and then we also have to facilitate the growth of the (commercial drone) industry itself, because the benefits are potentially phenomenal.

5. The Florida Supreme Court:

   In light of the scant evidence connecting Penalver to this murder and the consequent importance of identifying the individual depicted on the videotape in sunglasses and hat, we conclude that the improperly admitted evidence and the State's suggestion that the defense tampered with or suborned perjury by an identification witness meet the cumulative error requirements outlined above and require reversal.