Inopportune: meaning, definitions and examples
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inopportune
[ ɪnˈɒpətjuːn ]
timing
not suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion
Synonyms
ill-timed, inappropriate, untimely
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
Word origin
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.