English Explanatory Dictionary

inopportune

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Unsuitable for some particular purpose.
  2. Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

inopportune more inopportune most inopportune

Etymology

From Latin inopportūnus. By surface analysis, in- + opportune.

Synonyms

unfit untimely inappropriate ill-timed

Antonyms

opportune appropriate fitting timely

Derived words

inopportunely inopportuneness
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