inopportune

Example Sentences

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“Adding the debt limit as an issue for investors would be particularly inopportune.”

From Seattle Times

The deterrent to an upset bid was their inability to stop Utah’s multi-pronged attack and committing some inopportune turnovers to start Utah fast breaks.

From Seattle Times

The production halt comes at an inopportune time for Ford, which has struggled with quality issues, recalls and high warranty costs for several years.

From Seattle Times

But inopportune timing would be a peculiar explanation for an experienced candidate seeking to return to the world’s most powerful political office.

From New York Times

This may seem an inopportune moment to propose North Korea as a central agenda item.

From Washington Post