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. Shaka Johnson:

   And heres why, heres why: They were improperly trained and did not have the proper equipment by which to effectuate their job.

2. Stephanie Kight:

   As we have always maintained, and as the Attorney General has now confirmed, the original accusations that Planned Parenthood 'sold fetal tissue' were completely unfounded and untrue, 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. Our agreements with vendors all require them to follow state law, and dispose of tissue accordingly. If they are not, then I will take swift action.

3. Louis Tompros:

   And by doing that, in our view, they have gotten this public notoriety for their brand improperly, and so having gotten it improperly, they now can’t go and assert that they have these rights.

4. Charles Mathias:

   This could degrade or disable communications on both systems, causing either both to function improperly or stop functioning altogether.

5. Beau Phillips:

   Through decades of public service in combat and diplomacy, General Allen has earned an unmatched, sterling reputation for honor and integrity, we look forward to correcting the falsehoods about General Allen that have been improperly publicized in this matter.