Appropriate and Infelicitous
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Appropriate
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Appropriate adjective – Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation. Usage example: I don't think jeans and a T-shirt are appropriate attire for a wedding
Infelicitous is an antonym for appropriate.
Nearby Words: appropriation, appropriately, appropriateness, appropriated
Antonyms for Appropriate
Infelicitous
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Infelicitous adjective – Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation. Usage example: an infelicitous comment on the weight of the guest of honor at the banquet
Appropriate is an antonym for infelicitous.
Nearby Word: infelicity
Antonyms for Infelicitous
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