unapt

un·apt

adjective \ˌən-ˈapt\

Definition of UNAPT

1

: inappropriate, unsuitable <an unapt quote>

2

: not accustomed and not likely <a teacher unapt to tolerate carelessness>

3

: dull, backward <unapt scholars>

— un·apt·ly \-ˈap(t)-lē\ adverb

— un·apt·ness \-nəs\ noun

Examples of UNAPT

1. <has a knack for saying the most unapt things at the worst possible moments>
2. <at this point an admission of guilt from him would be most unapt>

First Known Use of UNAPT

14th century

Related to UNAPT

Synonyms

amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, inappropriate, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong

Antonyms

appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable

Related Words

inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely; extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant; misbecoming, mismatched; incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial; bad, naughty, sinful; blamable, blameworthy, censurable; banned, barred, disallowed; forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed; awkward, gauche, ungraceful; unacceptable, unsatisfactory

Near Antonyms

fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely; applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant; compatible, congenial, harmonious; allowed, authorized, permitted; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), kosher, licensed, sanctioned; abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported; acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK (or okay), passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable; commendable, creditable, exemplary; blameless, irreproachable; balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant, harmonious

Rhymes with UNAPT

adapt, black-capped, coapt, dewlapped, enrapt, inapt, snowcapped, untapped