inapposite (Meaning)

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inapposite (s)

of an inappropriate or misapplied nature

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Not apposite; not fit or suitable; not pertinent.

Her laughter was inapposite during the solemn memorial service.
The use of emojis in a formal business letter was deemed inapposite.
The professor's joke about current events seemed inapposite in the context of the academic lecture.
Wearing a bikini to a funeral would be inapposite attire.
His casual tone was inapposite for discussing such a serious matter.
The cheerful music was inapposite to the somber mood of the audience.
The salesperson's attempt to be funny was inapposite during the customer's complaint.
The wedding vows included inapposite references to pop culture, jarring the sacred ceremony.
The audience's laughter was inapposite given the tragic nature of the play.
The use of slang in a scientific paper was considered inapposite and unprofessional.

of an inappropriate or misapplied natureNot apposite; not fit or suitable; not pertinent.

unfit,inappropriate, incorrect, unsuitable, wrong, irrelevant, improper, unhappy, immaterial, untoward

applicable, fitting, meet, apt, appropriate, decorous, genteel, right,appropriate, fit

Her laughter was inapposite during the solemn memorial service.

The use of emojis in a formal business letter was deemed inapposite.

The professor's joke about current events seemed inapposite in the context of the academic lecture.

Wearing a bikini to a funeral would be inapposite attire.