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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In an unexpected twist, the library features a small Japanese tea pavilion, constructed out of wood, bamboo, paper, clay, and stone.Laura Studarus, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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By helping to stabilize grids, utilizing surplus energy, and integrating with renewable sources, this technology is becoming an unexpected and vital part of the energy conversation.Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The early promise in the run game fizzled and the Broncos had a critical breakdown in protection that led to Bud Dupree’s drive-spoiling sack in the fourth quarter.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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An on-and-off spot for live music starting in the early 1900s, the bar got a new life five years ago when Pedro Carvalho and two of his friends took over the business.Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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The study found that air pollution linked to data centers could contribute to as many as 1,300 premature deaths and billions of dollars in health costs in the U.S. each year by 2030 if tech companies don't use cleaner power.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Breathing in ozone pollution or smog can lead to chronic respiratory illnesses such as asthma and even cause premature death.Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Also, this expenditure seems trivial compared to your wife's sudden need for surgery to fix a medical problem.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Steph Curry’s two miraculous 3s in the final 12.2 seconds pulled the Warriors into a sudden tie.Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, the actress has been candid about the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy, including the untimely death of her father David.Francesca Gariano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Party bosses assisted members and their families in times of illness or economic hardship, covering funeral expenses after an untimely death, looking after widows and children.Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Luckily, his magical sleigh, reindeer and precocious elves know how to get him through the night — and the rest of the year.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Derik Queen isn’t bothered by freshman jitters Hardly anyone would have faulted the precocious youngster from Baltimore for feeling a little heat in his first true road game of the season in a hostile environment like the one created by the crowd at Mackey Arena.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Inopportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inopportune. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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