Examples

处理不当

not be handled properly → 不当

措辞不当

inappropriate wording → 不当

这两个词搭配不当。

These two words don't collocate. → 搭配

早知今日，悔不当初。

If I'd known then what was going to happen, I wouldn't have done as l did. → 悔不当初

如果处理不当，就一发不可收拾了。

If not handled properly, the situation will become even more hopeless. → 一发

用语不当

inappropriate choice of words; incorrect wording → 用语

人造颜料如果使用不当，可以致癌。 → 颜料

由于防护不当， 这件案子的污点证人被害。

Due to inadequate protection, the main witness to the crime was murdered. → 被害

她对于自己不当的言行深感惭怍。

She was very ashamed of her inappropriate actions and comments. → 惭怍

由于规划不当， 这两个待建项目都要撤销。

The two projects that are awaiting construction must be cancelled, because of improper planning. → 待建

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