adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Unsuitable for some particular purpose.

   "That was a most inopportune spot for a picnic."

2. 2
   Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

   "The inopportune arrival of the bus cut short the interesting conversation."

Adjective

1. 1
   not opportune wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

inconvenientbadcontraryearlyfutileill timed

Antonyms

All antonyms

appropriatecomelycommensuratedecorous

Example

More examples

"A guest at an inopportune time is a heavy burden."

Etymology

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

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