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inopportune
[in-op-er-toon, -tyoon]
adjective
not opportune; inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable.
an inopportune visit.
inopportune
/ ɪˈɒəˌː /
adjective
not opportune; inappropriate or badly timed
Other Word Forms
- inopportunely adverb
- inopportuneness noun
- inopportunity noun
- ˈDZǰˌٳܲԱԱ noun
- ˈDZǰˌٳܲԱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of inopportune1
Example Sentences
James Harden was masterful in pouring in 50 points for a Clippers team that once again has endured a slew of injuries at the most inopportune time.
Theo is born at an inopportune time for Jews, whose rights are increasingly circumscribed in the country.
He can create magic with the ball at his feet but he can also be out of position at inopportune moments.
Of course, this issue is coming at a particularly inopportune time, as we are in the throes of cold and flu season currently.
Bass, of all people, should know it’s never a good look for an elected official to ignore a reporter, no matter how impolite or inopportune the queries may be.
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When To Use
Inopportune means inappropriate, unfavorable, or unsuitable for a particular situation or occasion.It can also mean coming at the wrong time. The terms untimely and poorly-timed mean the same thing.Inopportune is especially used in the phrases inopportune moment and inopportune time, meaning the moment that’s least suitable or favorable (for something to happen or be done).Inopportune is the opposite is opportune, which means appropriate, favorable, or suitable for a particular situation or occasion. It can also mean coming at the right time—timely or well-timed.Example: The audit was very inopportune—it came at the worst possible time.
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