malapropos

adverb

mal·ap·ro·pos ˌma-ˌla-prə-ˈpō

Synonyms of malapropos next

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: in an inappropriate or inopportune way

malapropos adjective

Word History

Etymology

French mal à propos

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of malapropos was in 1630

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“Malapropos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malapropos. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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