inopportune
Inopportune (adj) means happening at an inconvenient or badly timed moment. Example: “He chose a highly inopportune moment to bring up the layoffs.”
How to use inopportune
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBadly timed; happening at the wrong moment.
Word forms
more inopportune comparative, most inopportune superlative
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Etymology
From Latin inopportunus — in- ("not") plus opportunus ("fitting, timely").
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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").