Infelicity and Pertinence

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Infelicity noun - The quality or state of being unsuitable or unfitting.

Usage example: the infelicity of holiday decorations at a funeral home

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Pertinence is an antonym for infelicity.

Nearby Word: infelicitous

Pertinence noun - The fact or state of being pertinent.

Usage example: job applicants should question the pertinence of any questions about their personal lives

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Infelicity is an antonym for pertinence.

Nearby Words: pertinent, pertinency

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