inapropos

/ɪnˈæprəʊpɒs, ɪnˈæprəpɒs/

Definitions

1. adjective

not suitable or relevant to the occasion or situation

“Her comment was inapropos to the discussion about climate change.”

2. adverb

in a way that is not suitable or relevant to the occasion or situation

“He spoke inapropos to the topic and confused everyone.”

Synonyms

  • inappropriate
  • out of place
  • unseasonable

Antonyms

  • appropriate
  • seasonable
  • timely