inopportune
2 synonyms and 4 antonyms for inopportune, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Happening at an inconvenient or badly timed moment.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use inopportune
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin inopportunus — in- ("not") plus opportunus ("fitting, timely").
Full origin of inopportune →Frequently asked questions
What does “inopportune” mean?
The word “inopportune” means happening at an inconvenient or badly timed moment. In plain terms, badly timed; happening at the wrong moment.
How do you use “inopportune” in a sentence?
Here is “inopportune” used in a sentence: “He chose a highly inopportune moment to bring up the layoffs.”
What is another word for “inopportune”?
Words with a similar meaning to “inopportune” include unfit and untimely.
What is the opposite of “inopportune”?
The opposite of “inopportune” — its antonyms — are opportune, appropriate, fitting and timely.
What part of speech is “inopportune”?
“Inopportune” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inopportune” come from?
The word “inopportune” comes from Latin. From Latin inopportunus — in- ("not") plus opportunus ("fitting, timely").