Apposite and Malapropos

Opposite meaning words

Apposite adjective - Having to do with the matter at hand.

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Malapropos is an antonym for apposite.

Nearby Words: apposition, appositely

Malapropos adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

Usage example: a newscaster's malapropos attempt at humor upon the death of a beloved figure

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Apposite is an antonym for malapropos.

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Malapropos and Apposite. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apposite/malapropos

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