Definitions for inopportune

inopportune in·op·por·tune

Spelling: [in-op-er-toon, -tyoon]
IPA: /ɪnˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun/

Inopportune is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 517 anagrams from letters in inopportune (einnoopprtu).

Definitions for inopportune

adjective

  1. not opportune; inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable:

Origin of inopportune

From the Late Latin word inopportūnus, dating back to 1525-35. See in-3, opportune

Examples for inopportune

Think of it coming in at that inopportune moment, just as telegrams do at a play!

As it was he bit his lip in vexation at this most inopportune interruption.

Kirkwood's waiter put in an inopportune appearance with the bill.

Buel frowned at the approaching boat, and cursed its inopportune arrival.

At this inopportune moment Mosby made a charge which broke our column.

This hour so opportune was also most inopportune,—such sorrow at home!

Then, too, Canterbury did the most unexpected things at the most inopportune moments.

And I take this opportunity to tell you, Lieutenant, that your visit is most inopportune.

"Most inopportune," she sighed, with a little attempt at gaiety.

Some groups outside the Vatican also see him as an inopportune choice.

Word Value for inopportune
Scrable

15

Words with friends

20

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