Infelicitous and Proper

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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

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Proper is an antonym for infelicitous.

Nearby Word: infelicity

Proper adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.

Usage example: you'll need to have a proper diet if you want to lose weight

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Infelicitous is an antonym for proper.

Nearby Words: property, properly

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