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/ɪnˌɒpərˈtuːn taɪm/ · in.op.por.tune.time
noun
  1. A moment or period when something is not suitable or convenient to happen or be done. The fire alarm went off at an inopportune time, interrupting the critical meeting.
noun
  1. A moment or period when something is not advantageous or beneficial to happen or be done. The rain ruined the outdoor wedding at an inopportune time, just as the ceremony was about to begin.
noun
  1. A moment or period when something is not well-timed or ill-fated to happen or be done. The company's financial crisis occurred at an inopportune time, just as the economy was experiencing a downturn.
Did you know? The phrase 'inopportune time' has been used in various contexts, including literature and everyday conversations, to describe situations where something happens at an unfavorable or inconvenient moment.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026