unapropos

/ʌnæˈproʊpɒs/

Definitions

1. adjective

not suitable or fitting for the occasion or situation; inappropriate

“The speaker’s joke was unapropos for a funeral service.”

2. noun

something that is not suitable or fitting for the occasion or situation; an inappropriate remark or action

“His unapropos comment about the weather during the memorial service was widely criticized.”

Synonyms

  • inapposite
  • inappropriate
  • out of place

Antonyms

  • apt
  • fitted
  • suitable