Inapposite — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)i-ˈna-pə-zət/ in·ap·po·site

Meaning & Definition of Inapposite

Inapposite (adjective)

  1. not apposite, not apt or pertinent

Inapposite (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

    "that comparison is completely inapposite; there are no parallels between the two books at all"

    similar: amiss, graceless, improper, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way
    related: inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful, unacceptable, unsatisfactory
    opposite: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable
    near: fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable, commendable, creditable, exemplary, blameless, irreproachable, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant

  2. not having anything to do with the matter at hand

    "a speech laden with inapposite anecdotes and unfunny jokes"

    similar: extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, beside the point, neither here nor there
    related: incidental, peripheral, tangent, tangential, dead, moot, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, empty, inane, meaningless, pointless, senseless, useless, inappropriate, inapt, unsuitable
    opposite: applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, relevant
    near: important, meaningful, significant, sensible, useful, appropriate, apt, fit, suitable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inapposite

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inapposite:

amiss, graceless, improper, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, out of place, out of the way, beside the point, neither here nor there

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inapposite

Words with the opposite meaning of Inapposite:

appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable, applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, relevant

Related Words for Inapposite

inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, incidental, peripheral

Near Antonyms of Inapposite

fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, apt, pat, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory

Word Forms of Inapposite

Derived words: inappositely (adverb), inappositeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Inapposite

First known use: 1661

Frequently Asked Questions about Inapposite

What does "Inapposite" mean?

"Inapposite" means not apposite, not apt or pertinent. As an adjective, it is defined as: not apposite, not apt or pertinent. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Inapposite"?

Other words for "Inapposite" include amiss, graceless, improper, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect and indecorous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inapposite" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inapposite"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inapposite". Common alternatives include amiss, graceless, improper, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept and infelicitous.

What is the opposite of "Inapposite"?

Antonyms of "Inapposite" include appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit and fitting. Near antonyms include fortunate, opportune, seasonable and timely.

How do you use "Inapposite" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inapposite" in a sentence: "that comparison is completely inapposite; there are no parallels between the two books at all"; "a speech laden with inapposite anecdotes and unfunny jokes".

Is "Inapposite" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inapposite" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Inapposite"?

"Inapposite" is pronounced /(ˌ)i-ˈna-pə-zət/ and divided into syllables as in·ap·po·site.

What is the origin of the word "Inapposite"?

First known use: 1661.