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Unsuitable for some particular purpose. / Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

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inopportune

Source Word

inopportune

Unsuitable for some particular purpose. / Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

Japanese Meaning

特定の目的に合わず不適切であること / 不都合な時に起こる、または起こるタイミングが悪いこと

Her inopportune remark during the ceremony drew uncomfortable stares from the guests.

式の最中に彼女の場にそぐわない発言が出て、出席者たちに気まずい視線を向けさせた。

Sense（1）

Unsuitable for some particular purpose.

That was a most inopportune spot for a picnic.

Sense（2）

Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

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

more inopportune

（ comparative ）

most inopportune

（ superlative ）