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Term: Inopportune

Adjective

Definition: Not suitable or convenient for a particular occasion; poorly timed or badly chosen.

Sample Sentence 1: The sudden rainstorm was quite inopportune as we were about to start our outdoor picnic.

Sample Sentence 2: Turning off your phone during an important meeting is considered to be highly inopportune.

Adverb

Definition: In an unsuitable or inconvenient manner; at an inappropriate time.

Sample Sentence 1: She arrived inopportune, making her presence felt just when the atmosphere was turning uncomfortable.

Sample Sentence 2: The fire alarm went off inopportunely, interrupting the performer's live concert.

Noun

Definition: A circumstance or situation that is unfavorable or occurs at an inconvenient time.

Sample Sentence 1: The power outage in the middle of his presentation was a huge inopportune.

Sample Sentence 2: The car breaking down on the way to the airport was a truly inopportune event.

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