Infelicity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌin-fi-ˈli-sə-tē/ in·fe·lic·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Infelicity

Infelicity (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being infelicitous
  2. something (such as a word or phrase) that is infelicitous

Infelicity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of being unsuitable or unfitting

    "the infelicity of holiday decorations at a funeral home"

    similar: improperness, impropriety, inappositeness, inappropriateness, inaptness, incorrectness, unfitness, wrongness
    related: extraneousness, inadequacy, inadequateness, inadmissibility, inapplicability, irrelevance, meaninglessness, pointlessness, senselessness, inauspiciousness, inexpedience, inexpediency, intolerability, undesirability, undesirableness, unsatisfactoriness, uselessness, unbecomingness
    opposite: appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, correctness, felicitousness, felicity, fitness, fittingness, properness, propriety, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness
    near: admissibility, applicability, bearing, connection, materiality, pertinence, pointedness, relevance, relevancy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Infelicity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Infelicity:

improperness, impropriety, inappositeness, inappropriateness, inaptness, incorrectness, unfitness, wrongness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Infelicity

Words with the opposite meaning of Infelicity:

appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, correctness, felicitousness, felicity, fitness, fittingness, properness, propriety, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness

Related Words for Infelicity

extraneousness, inadequacy, inadequateness, inadmissibility, inapplicability, irrelevance, meaninglessness, pointlessness, senselessness, inauspiciousness, inexpedience, inexpediency, intolerability, undesirability, undesirableness, unsatisfactoriness, uselessness, unbecomingness

Near Antonyms of Infelicity

admissibility, applicability, bearing, connection, materiality, pertinence, pointedness, relevance, relevancy

Word Forms of Infelicity

Inflections: infelicities

Origin & Etymology of Infelicity

Middle English infelicite unhappiness, from Latin infelicitas, from infelic-, infelix unhappy, from in- + felic-, felix fruitful feminine

First known use: 1617

Frequently Asked Questions about Infelicity

What does "Infelicity" mean?

"Infelicity" means the quality or state of being infelicitous. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being infelicitous.

What is another word for "Infelicity"?

Other words for "Infelicity" include improperness, impropriety, inappositeness, inappropriateness, inaptness, incorrectness, unfitness and wrongness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Infelicity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Infelicity"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Infelicity". Common alternatives include improperness, impropriety, inappositeness, inappropriateness, inaptness, incorrectness, unfitness and wrongness.

What is the opposite of "Infelicity"?

Antonyms of "Infelicity" include appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, correctness, felicitousness, felicity, fitness and fittingness. Near antonyms include admissibility, applicability, bearing and connection.

How do you use "Infelicity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Infelicity" in a sentence: "the infelicity of holiday decorations at a funeral home".

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

"Infelicity" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Infelicity"?

"Infelicity" is pronounced /ˌin-fi-ˈli-sə-tē/ and divided into syllables as in·fe·lic·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Infelicity"?

"Infelicity" comes from Middle English infelicite unhappiness, from Latin infelicitas, from infelic-, infelix unhappy, from in- + felic-, felix fruitful feminine. First known use: 1617.