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inopportune

 

[ ɪnˈɒpətjuːn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

timing

not suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion

Synonyms

ill-timed, inappropriate, untimely.

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Word Description / Examples
inopportune

Used when something happens at a very inconvenient or unfortunate time, disrupting plans or causing inconvenience.

  • The power outage was quite inopportune, occurring just as they started their presentation.
untimely

Indicates that something happens too early or too late, often leading to unfortunate or unexpected outcomes.

  • His untimely death shocked everyone who knew him.
inappropriate

Describes something that is not suitable or proper in a given situation, often with a negative judgment about the action or decision.

  • Wearing shorts to a formal wedding is highly inappropriate.
ill-timed

Refers to an action or event that happens at a time that is not suitable, often with negative consequences. This term often implies bad judgment.

  • His joke during the serious meeting was ill-timed and offended many people.

Examples of usage

  • It was an inopportune time to bring up the topic of salary negotiations.
  • Her inopportune comment during the meeting caused tension among the team members.
  • The inopportune arrival of the guests interrupted the private conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "inopportune" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inoportuno

🇮🇳 असमय

🇩🇪 ungünstig

🇮🇩 tidak tepat waktu

🇺🇦 недоречний

🇵🇱 niedogodny

🇯🇵 不適切な

🇫🇷 inopportun

🇪🇸 inoportuno

🇹🇷 uygunsuz

🇰🇷 부적절한

🇸🇦 غير مناسب

🇨🇿 nevhodný

🇸🇰 nevhodný

🇨🇳 不合时宜的

🇸🇮 neprimeren

🇮🇸 óviðeigandi

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 არასასურველი

🇦🇿 uyğunsuz

🇲🇽 inoportuno

Etymology

The word 'inopportune' originated from the Latin word 'inopportunus', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'opportunus' (opportune). The term has been used in the English language since the late 17th century. Over time, 'inopportune' has maintained its original meaning of being unsuitable or inconvenient for a specific situation or occasion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,728, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.