Malapropos and Pat

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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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Pat is an antonym for malapropos.

Pat adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

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Malapropos is an antonym for pat.

Nearby Words: pater, pate, patty

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Pat and Malapropos. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/malapropos/pat

Malapropos & Pat. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/malapropos/pat>.

Pat or Malapropos. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/malapropos/pat.

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