Unapt — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈapt/ un·apt

Meaning & Definition of Unapt

Unapt (adjective)

  1. inappropriate, unsuitable
  2. not accustomed and not likely
  3. dull, backward

Unapt (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

    "has a knack for saying the most unapt things at the worst possible moments"

    similar: amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, 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 likely to be true or to occur

    "at this point an admission of guilt from him would be most unapt"

    similar: doubtful, dubious, far-fetched, flimsy, improbable, questionable, unlikely
    related: implausible, impossible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable, absurd, bizarre, crazy, fantastic, foolish, insane, nonsensical, odd, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, unreal, wild, outside, remote, slight
    opposite: likely, probable
    near: believable, conceivable, credible, earthly, imaginable, plausible, possible, potential, liable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unapt

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unapt:

amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, doubtful, dubious, far-fetched, flimsy, improbable, questionable, unlikely, out of place, out of the way

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unapt

Words with the opposite meaning of Unapt:

appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable, likely, probable

Related Words for Unapt

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

Near Antonyms of Unapt

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

Word Forms of Unapt

Derived words: unaptly (adverb), unaptness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unapt

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unapt

What does "Unapt" mean?

"Unapt" means inappropriate, unsuitable. As an adjective, it is defined as: inappropriate, unsuitable. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unapt"?

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

What are different ways to say "Unapt"?

There are 85 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unapt". Common alternatives include amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous and inept.

What is the opposite of "Unapt"?

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

How do you use "Unapt" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unapt" in a sentence: "has a knack for saying the most unapt things at the worst possible moments"; "at this point an admission of guilt from him would be most unapt".

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

"Unapt" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unapt"?

"Unapt" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈapt/ and divided into syllables as un·apt.

What is the origin of the word "Unapt"?

First known use: 14th century.