Pat and Unapt

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

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Unapt is an antonym for pat.

Nearby Words: pater, pate, patty

Unapt adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

Usage example: has a knack for saying the most unapt things at the worst possible moments

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Pat is an antonym for unapt.

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Unapt and Pat. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pat/unapt

Pat & Unapt. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pat/unapt>.

Unapt or Pat. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pat/unapt.

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