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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
Derived Forms
- ˈDZǰˌٳܲԱԱ, noun
- ˈDZǰˌٳܲԱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·DZpǰ·ٳܲԱl adverb
- ·DZpǰ·ٳܲԱn ·DZpǰ·ٳn·ٲ noun
51Թ 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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What doesinopportune mean?
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.
Where doesinopportune come from?
The first records of the word inopportune come from around 1530. It comes from the Latin ԴDZǰūԳܲ. Opportune is first recorded earlier, around 1400, and comes from the Latin DZǰūԳܲ, meaning “convenient.” The port in DZǰūԳܲ referred to a seaport—the word originally meant “coming to the harbor and obtaining timely protection.” The prefix in- means “not.”
The word opportunity is based on the same root. The best opportunities come at an opportune time—the time when they can be taken advantage of. An inopportune time is one that’s inconvenient. Inopportunity is a word—it refers to the state or quality of being inopportune, as in I can’t believe the inopportunity of your unannounced visit—can’t you see I already have company?
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What are some other forms related to inopportune?
- inopportunely (adverb)
- inopportuneness (noun)
- inopportunity (noun)
- opportune (adjective)
What are some synonyms for inopportune?
- unsuitable
- inappropriate
- inconvenient
- untimely
- poorly-timed
- inauspicious
- unfortunate
What are some words that share a root or word element with inopportune?
What are some words that often get used in discussing inopportune?
How isinopportune used in real life?
Inopportune is especially used to describe the word time or moment to indicate that it is the worst possible time for something to happen.
Nobody:
My bladder at the most inopportune time: yea you need to empty me
— Big Nas X (@lukeyism)
If somebody asked me what is my worst habit I would definitely say : laughing at inopportune moments
— ◾jam dark me pak ness (@NNAASSAA2)
My awkward life: looking up at completely inopportune times and making awkward eye contact with the same person each time.
— wisconsin is the florida of the north (@_Kalls)
Try usinginopportune!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for inopportune?
A. inconvenient
B. perfect
C. unfortunate
D. inappropriate
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