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infelicitous

/ɪnˈfɛlɪkɪtəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does infelicitous mean?

adjective

Not suitable or fitting; unfortunate or awkward. Often used to describe a situation or choice that is ill-conceived or poorly timed.

Example

"The infelicitous timing of the announcement ruined the surprise party."

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