ɪnˌɑːpɚˈtuːn 
British ɪnˈɒpəˌtjuːn
1
: not suitable or right for a particular situation : inconvenient
He always shows up at the most inopportune times.
2
: done or happening at the wrong time
an inopportune sale of stocks
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“Inopportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/inopportune. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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