inopportune

Definition

Unsuitable for some particular purpose.

Etymology

From Latin inopportūnus. By surface analysis, in- + opportune.

Example Sentences

• "That was a most inopportune spot for a picnic."
• ""It appears I come at an inopportune time, madam," said he, "when my friend, Mr. Rochester, is from home; but I arrive from a very long journey, and I think I may presume so far on old and intimate acquaintance as to install myself here till he returns.""
• "The inopportune arrival of the bus cut short the interesting conversation."