The difference between Inappropriate and Vulgar

When used as adjectives, inappropriate means not appropriate, whereas vulgar means debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.


Vulgar is also noun with the meaning: a common, ordinary person.

check bellow for the other definitions of Inappropriate and Vulgar

  1. Inappropriate as an adjective:

    Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

    Examples:

    "It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."

  2. Inappropriate as an adjective (informal):

    Improper; adult; sexual.

    Examples:

    "kids saying inappropriate things"

  1. Vulgar as an adjective:

    Debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.

  2. Vulgar as an adjective (classical sense):

    Having to do with ordinary, common people.

  1. Vulgar as a noun (classicism):

    A common, ordinary person.