infelicitous

• Descreve algo inoportuno, inadequado ou impróprio para a ocasião; também pode indicar algo infeliz, sem sorte ou mal-escolhido.

Describes something that is unfortunate, inappropriate, or not well-suited for the occasion.

1. Inappropriate or unsuitableC2formal

   Not fitting or appropriate for the situation; poorly chosen.

   Inadequado

   • His infelicitous remark during the ceremony caused an awkward silence.
   • The choice of words was infelicitous for such a serious occasion.
   • She regretted her infelicitous comment immediately.

   Sinônimosill-chosenimproperinappropriateinaptincongruousmalaproposunfitunfortunateunsuitable

   Antônimosappropriateaptfelicitousfittingsuitable

2. Unfortunate or unhappyC2formal

   Marked by or causing unhappiness or misfortune.

   Infeliz

   • The infelicitous outcome of the negotiations disappointed everyone.
   • They lived through an infelicitous period of economic hardship.
   • The timing of the announcement was infelicitous, coming right after the tragedy.

   Sinônimosmiserableregrettablesadunfortunateunhappyunluckywoeful

   Antônimosauspiciousfelicitousfortunatehappylucky