as in unexpected
occurring before the usual or expected time
their inopportune arrival before the house was cleaned
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Recent Examples of inopportune
The trouble is that Congress and the president are willing to consider its passage only during maximally inopportune moments like the present.
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Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 10 Oct. 2022
Roope Hintz’s recent upper-body injury came at an inopportune time.
—Peter Warren, Dallas News, 31 Jan. 2023
Democrats publicly and privately conceded that the stunning development was at best an unwelcome distraction at an inopportune time that muddies the case against Donald Trump.
—Steve Peoples, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Jan. 2023
From a strictly business perspective, CNN boss Jeff Zucker’s sudden departure Wednesday could not have come at a more inopportune time.
—Vulture, 3 Feb. 2022
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Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 10 Oct. 2022
Roope Hintz’s recent upper-body injury came at an inopportune time.
—Peter Warren, Dallas News, 31 Jan. 2023
Democrats publicly and privately conceded that the stunning development was at best an unwelcome distraction at an inopportune time that muddies the case against Donald Trump.
—Steve Peoples, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Jan. 2023
From a strictly business perspective, CNN boss Jeff Zucker’s sudden departure Wednesday could not have come at a more inopportune time.
—Vulture, 3 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inopportune
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There may be many unexpected effects of repeal that might require revision to plans and documents.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Twelve days later, the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generation Station in Pennsylvania experienced the single worst nuclear meltdown on record in U.S. history, giving the film unexpected prescience.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Tax season continued its sluggish start into early February, but tax refunds continued to steadily roll out the door.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The relative quiet since early January will be broken Tuesday when Canales and GM Dan Morgan are scheduled to address the media at the NFL combine in Indianapolis.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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This was premature, given the Football Association (FA) deals with disciplinary matters.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Analysts say jumping into this commitment would be premature for Tesla, based on their current price points.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Release date, cast, more Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, more stars flock to Thom Browne's NYFW show 'Really bummed out:' Beverly Ortega explains sudden departure from 'The Bachelor' When is WorldPride Music Festival 2025?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Digest The Australian art scene continues to reel in the wake of the sudden decision to drop artist Khaled Sabsabi from the country’s Venice Biennale pavilion, which many now suspect may remain empty at the 61st edition of the exhibition.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Life insurance used to provide protection against untimely death, known as mortality risk.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Notably, the songs featured on the album were unable to be recorded before Marczewski’s untimely death.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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Young and precocious, South Elgin’s Allison Garbacz doesn’t get rattled by the next challenge.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Inopportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inopportune. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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