opportune
5 antonyms and opposites of opportune, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Well-timed or well-suited for a particular purpose.
Antonyms
How to use opportune
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French opportun, from Latin opportunus, literally "coming toward the harbor" — suggesting something arriving at just the right time.
Full origin of opportune →Frequently asked questions
What does “opportune” mean?
The word “opportune” means well-timed or well-suited for a particular purpose. In plain terms, happening at just the right time to be useful or advantageous.
How do you pronounce “opportune”?
“Opportune” is pronounced o-puh-CHOON (/ˌɑ.pɚˈt͡ʃuːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “opportune” in a sentence?
Here is “opportune” used in a sentence: “It was an opportune moment to bring up the raise.”
What is another word for “opportune”?
Words with a similar meaning to “opportune” include proper and timesome.
What is the opposite of “opportune”?
The opposite of “opportune” — its antonyms — are inappropriate, inopportune, improper, unseasonable and untime.
What part of speech is “opportune”?
“Opportune” is an adjective.
Where does the word “opportune” come from?
The word “opportune” comes from Latin. From Old French opportun, from Latin opportunus, literally "coming toward the harbor" — suggesting something arriving at just the right time.