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Definitions

inopportune

[in-op-er-toon, -tyoon] / ɪnˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun /
ADJECTIVE
not appropriate or suitable
Synonyms
WEAK
contrary disadvantageous disturbing ill-chosen ill-timed inappropriate inauspicious inconvenient malapropos mistimed troublesome unfavorable unfortunate unpropitious unseasonable unsuitable untimely
Antonyms
WEAK
OK appropriate auspicious opportune suitable timely

Example Sentences

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So the AI race is a particularly inopportune time for Meta to face the risk of a big-tobacco moment in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The latest letdown comes at an inopportune moment.

From Barron's • 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

The visions had come more often since she entered the Wood, and sometimes they came at particularly inopportune moments.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo