1
as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
that comparison is completely inapposite; there are no parallels between the two books at all
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2
as in irrelevant
not having anything to do with the matter at hand
a speech laden with inapposite anecdotes and unfunny jokes
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Recent Examples of inapposite
That principle is inapposite when a limited liability company has only one member.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court indeed raised Flood and explained the cases were, at best, inapposite.
—Marc Edelman, Forbes, 21 June 2021
Then there is Beinart’s inapposite comparison between this president’s rhetoric on these themes and the rhetoric of President George W. Bush.
—Daniel Foster, The Atlantic, 10 July 2017
Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court indeed raised Flood and explained the cases were, at best, inapposite.
—Marc Edelman, Forbes, 21 June 2021
Then there is Beinart’s inapposite comparison between this president’s rhetoric on these themes and the rhetoric of President George W. Bush.
—Daniel Foster, The Atlantic, 10 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inapposite
Adjective
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The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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Judge Arun Subramanian noted the tone of the defense's letter was inappropriate and should not be done again.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Kirill Clark,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is this constant projection from bad-faith actors, who find the truth irrelevant to their desires to rhetorically position the work that artists are doing—and even reality itself.—
Helen Molesworth,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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My teaching skills were basically irrelevant.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The environment, rich in chemicals and low in oxygen due to bacterial mats, was unsuitable for scavengers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Due to the approaching darkness and unsuitable weather conditions, rescuers could not be deployed that night out of concern for their safety.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2023, the Supreme Court declared the bill inapplicable.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Here are the kicking motion rules, which the NHL deemed inapplicable given their determination that Hellebuyck propelled the puck into his own net.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Cucumbers can sometimes carry Salmonella, which may contaminate their skin or flesh during irrigation with unsafe water or through improper handling and distribution practices.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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The new order said the justices were not making a final determination, but the administration had made sufficient showing at this stage that the challenge brought by foreign assistance groups to Trump's spending freeze was improper.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Too many projects still aim at the wrong problem from day one.—
Mike Hoffman,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gap Tie-front Woven Maxi Dress A white cotton dress will never steer you wrong.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In April, the sheriff disclosed further issues, including incorrect citation numbers and amounts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aerating in the incorrect season could have negative consequences for your lawn.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gostisbehere, Carolina’s best offensive defenseman, being unfit for the top four adds to that pressure.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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He was deemed unfit to stand trial, and spent the next 11 years in psychiatric hospitals.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Inapposite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inapposite. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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