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Inopportune

usgb/ɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/Volume
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Negative Implication

It suggests an event is disruptive or causes problems due to bad timing.

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His joke came at an inopportune time, overshadowing the serious announcement.
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Feels Sudden

May imply an event was unexpected and happened without warning.

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An inopportune storm disrupted our beach wedding.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Recognize that what's inopportune might vary between cultures or social contexts.

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Calling late at night could be inopportune in cultures valuing early sleep.
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AuspiciousDesirableDisadvantageousInappropriateInconvenientSeemlyUntimely
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