inopportuneness
/in'ɔpətju:nnis/
Definition
Noun: - The quality of occurring at an inconvenient or unsuitable time: The state or characteristic of being ill-timed, happening when it is not appropriate or welcome.
Usage
The word "inopportuneness" is a formal noun used to describe the poor timing of an event, action, or occurrence. It focuses on the inherent quality of being inconveniently timed rather than the specific event itself.
Examples
- The inopportuneness of the phone call interrupted a crucial negotiation.
- She apologized for the inopportuneness of her question during the solemn ceremony.
- The success of the project was jeopardized by the sheer inopportuneness of the power outage.
Advanced Usage
- "The inopportuneness of it all...": A phrase used to express frustration over a series of badly timed events.
- The inopportuneness of it all—the flat tire, the missed flight, the closed bank—made the day a disaster.
Variants and Related Words
- Inopportune (adj): Not appropriate or well-timed.
- He made an inopportune remark.
- Opportuneness (n): The quality of occurring at a favorable or suitable time. (This is the direct antonym).
Synonyms
- Untimeliness: The quality of happening at an unsuitable time.
- Unsuitableness: The state of being inappropriate for the circumstances (can relate to timing).
- Inconvenience: The state of causing trouble or difficulty, often due to poor timing.
Antonyms
- Opportuneness: The quality of occurring at a convenient or appropriate time.
- Timeliness: The quality of occurring at a suitable or advantageous time.
Noun
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the quality of occurring at an inconvenient time
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