Malapropos and Opportune

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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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Opportune is an antonym for malapropos.

Opportune adjective - Especially suitable for a certain time.

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Malapropos is an antonym for opportune.

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

Malapropos & Opportune. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/malapropos/opportune>.

Opportune or Malapropos. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/malapropos/opportune.

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