inopportune

Example Sentences

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The latest letdown comes at an inopportune moment.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But it comes at an inopportune time for the industry, as investors pull money from some private-credit funds amid turbulence in that market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

So, disruption to the expected rebound in earnings growth comes at an inopportune time for European stock markets, just as analysts were predicting the headwinds of forex and tariffs would start to ease.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

He can create magic with the ball at his feet but he can also be out of position at inopportune moments.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

He could ask the absolutely worst question at the most inopportune moment.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy