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infelicitously

/ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs.li/

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adverb

/ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'неудачным, неподходящим или неуместным образом'. Используется для описания действий, замечаний или выборов, которые несвоевременны или социально неловки.

An adverb meaning "in an unfortunate, inappropriate, or unsuitable manner." It is used to describe actions, remarks, or choices that are ill-timed or socially awkward.

  1. In an unfortunate or inappropriate mannerC2formal

    Done in a way that is unsuitable, awkward, or causes bad luck.

    ruНеудачно

    • He infelicitously chose to tell a joke at the funeral.
    • The remark was infelicitously timed, causing embarrassment.
    • She infelicitously mentioned the broken vase in front of the owner.

    Synonymsawkwardlyinappropriatelyinopportunelyunfortunatelyunhappilyunluckilyunsuitablyuntimely

Forms
  • more infelicitously comparative form
  • most infelicitously superlative form