unapt

adjective

ˌən-ˈapt How to pronounce unapt (audio)
Definition of unaptnext
1
as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation has a knack for saying the most unapt things at the worst possible moments

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2
as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur at this point an admission of guilt from him would be most unapt

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapt
  1. inappropriate
  2. unlikely
  3. unsuitable
  4. improper
  5. incorrect
  6. wrong
  7. unfit
  8. unhappy
Adjective
  • But does that in itself tell us that Bellingham’s comments were somehow wrong or inappropriate?
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The archdiocese also continues to investigate former Bishop Miege President Phil Baniewicz, who was ousted last August after allegations surfaced about inappropriate behavior with a minor.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • Luther said that is unlikely to happen because the governor and lawmakers are campaigning for the November election.
    — Jack Fink, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Although the third-place play-off counts towards fantasy points, that game is unlikely to be taken too seriously by either side and rotation could be an issue.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of unlikely
Adjective
  • Planting fruit trees in unsuitable spots may not just produce a poor harvest but could spell disaster for the tree.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • Together, these cues may have signaled that conditions were becoming unsuitable.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of unsuitable
Adjective
  • People who participated—most of whom asked for anonymity, fearing reprisals—rejected the suggestion that there was anything improper about the practice.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
  • The federal government removed some improper enrollments, but the price increase appears to have played a major role.
    — Aparna Soni, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of improper
Adjective
  • Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • In the suit, they are referred to as a guidance counselor and principal, which the school district’s attorneys claim is incorrect.
    — Austin Horn July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of incorrect
Adjective
  • Under rules brought in for the World Cup, the reviewable decisions and incidents now include mistaken identity when the referee shows a yellow or red card but clearly penalises the wrong player of either team.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Even when Romanzy goes off on how stupid and ugly Caleb is — and gossips that his parents abandoned him because something must be wrong with him — Mary goes along with it.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Definition of wrong
Adjective
  • If venue personnel deem any person to be a threat, or otherwise unfit, in their sole discretion, he or she will not be permitted access and shall forfeit the prize.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
  • She was deemed unfit to stand trial on medical grounds.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 June 2026
Definition of unfit
Adjective
  • Last year, researchers at Harvard University and Baylor University discovered that, on average, young adults aged between 18 to 29 are deeply unhappy.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • Licensed cannabis operators in states that have legalized marijuana tend to support the ban—they’re unhappy that hemp intoxicants face far less regulation and taxation than their products.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of unhappy
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“Unapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapt. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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