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单词 inopportunely
释义

inopportune

adjective

in·​op·​por·​tune (ˌ)in-ˌä-pər-ˈtün How to pronounce inopportune (audio)
-ˈtyün
: inconvenient, unseasonable
inopportunely adverb
inopportuneness
(ˌ)in-ˌä-pər-ˈt(y)ün-nəs How to pronounce inopportune (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • early
  • precocious
  • premature
  • unseasonable
  • untimely
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Example Sentences

He always shows up at the most inopportune times. an inopportune sale of stocks
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Word History

Etymology

Latin inopportunus, from in- + opportunus opportune

First Known Use

circa 1507, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inopportune

adjective

in·​op·​por·​tune in-ˌä-pər-ˈtün How to pronounce inopportune (audio)
-ˈtyün
: inconvenient
She always calls at the most inopportune time.

inopportunely

adverb

as in early
before the usual or expected time dropped in inopportunely, before dinner was ready

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • early
  • prematurely
  • immediately
  • promptly
  • instantly
  • precociously
  • unseasonably
  • presently
  • punctually
  • beforehand
  • apropos
  • seasonably
  • pronto
  • betimes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • belatedly
  • late
  • tardily
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