as in unexpected
occurring before the usual or expected time
their inopportune arrival before the house was cleaned
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Recent Examples of inopportune
Beyond kicker, though, Ohio State has alignment and formation issues that cost it big in the Cotton Bowl and show up at the most inopportune times.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The timing is inopportune for MNUFC.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
While tantrums seem to come out of nowhere, striking with speed and intensity at the most inopportune times, scientists have been zeroing in on the buildup that can be underway for some time before an eruption.
—Michelle Fay Cortez, Bloomberg, 5 Jan. 2026
These efforts to restrict renewables are remarkably inopportune, given increasing infrastructure costs, the growing need to protect against extreme weather, and a boom in power-thirsty data centers used for AI, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The timing is inopportune for MNUFC.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
While tantrums seem to come out of nowhere, striking with speed and intensity at the most inopportune times, scientists have been zeroing in on the buildup that can be underway for some time before an eruption.
—Michelle Fay Cortez, Bloomberg, 5 Jan. 2026
These efforts to restrict renewables are remarkably inopportune, given increasing infrastructure costs, the growing need to protect against extreme weather, and a boom in power-thirsty data centers used for AI, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inopportune
Adjective
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An unexpected medical emergency or costly diagnosis, such as cancer, can leave people thousands of dollars in debt.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Navigating isolation and uncertainty, BOY forms an unexpected connection with a new physiotherapist while also spending time with his eccentric grandmother.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dane enjoyed a robust TV and film career that began in the early 1990s.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Joan, Adrià, and Ana, Annua’s director of marketing and communications, reveal early plans for a series of cottages that incorporate biophilic design on the plot currently home to rows of olive trees beyond the pool; however, at the time of writing, these are subject to planning restrictions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One minute of incidental vigorous activity prevents premature deaths, heart attacks or strokes as well as about three minutes of moderate activity or 35 to 49 minutes of light activity.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In many cases, targeted repairs and rebuilds can restore integrity and extend service life without a premature full replacement.—
Mike McGilvary,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Two years before Tony Clark’s sudden resignation made Bruce Meyer the head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, Meyer composed a letter to quiet the union members calling for his ouster.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Major League Baseball Players Association has elected a new executive director following the sudden departure of Tony Clark, who had led the union for over a decade.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Scott, appointed to fill the vacancy after the untimely death of incumbent Dennis Deer in 2024, has a long record of public service, including on the Chicago City Council and Chicago Board of Education.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of the most iconic couples of the 1990s, Carolyn and John’s place in Kennedy history was canonized by their untimely death by plane crash in 1999.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Then there’s Rachael, an absurdly precocious 9-year-old who acts — well!—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the precocious freshman point guard also felt like that stretch sounded a warning alarm inside of him.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Inopportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inopportune. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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