infelicitous

• Описывает что-то неудачное, неуместное или неподходящее для данного случая.

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.

   Неуместный

   • 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.

   Синонимыill-chosenimproperinappropriateinaptincongruousmalaproposunfitunfortunateunsuitable

   Антонимыappropriateaptfelicitousfittingsuitable

2. Unfortunate or unhappyC2formal

   Marked by or causing unhappiness or misfortune.

   Неудачный

   • 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.

   Синонимыmiserableregrettablesadunfortunateunhappyunluckywoeful

   Антонимыauspiciousfelicitousfortunatehappylucky