inopportune

[ in-op-er-toon, -tyoon ]

adjective

1. not opportune; inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable:

   an inopportune visit.

inopportune

/ ɪnˈɒpəˌtjuːn /

adjective

1. not opportune; inappropriate or badly timed

Derived Forms

• inˈopporˌtuneness, noun
• inˈopporˌtunely, adverb

Other Word Forms

• in·oppor·tunely adverb
• in·oppor·tuneness in·oppor·tuni·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inopportune¹

From the Late Latin word inopportūnus, dating back to 1525–35. See in- ³, opportune

Example Sentences

James Harden was masterful in pouring in 50 points for a Clippers team that once again has endured a slew of injuries at the most inopportune time.

From Los Angeles Times

Theo is born at an inopportune time for Jews, whose rights are increasingly circumscribed in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Of course, this issue is coming at a particularly inopportune time, as we are in the throes of cold and flu season currently.

From Salon

Bass, of all people, should know it’s never a good look for an elected official to ignore a reporter, no matter how impolite or inopportune the queries may be.

From Los Angeles Times