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/ˌɪnəˈpɔːrtjuːn/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Occurring at an inappropriate or bad time; untimely.
His inopportune arrival during the meeting caught everyone off guard.
Not opportune; unsuitable or inconvenient.
The inopportune weather ruined our plans for a picnic.
Inappropriate, especially regarding timing.
She made an inopportune joke that offended several guests at the dinner.
Etymology
From Latin 'inopportunus', meaning 'not suitable or timely'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
an inopportune moment:
a time that is not suitable for a particular action or event.
inopportune circumstances:
situations that are not favorable or convenient.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Out of the blue
He showed up out of the blue, which was pretty inopportune.
Bad timing
That was some bad timing to bring that up; very inopportune.