Meaning
inappropriate, untimely
- not suitable for the situation
- badly timed
In a sentence
Il suo commento era davvero inopportuno.
His comment was really inappropriate.
Ti sembra inopportuno chiamare adesso?
Does it seem inappropriate to call now?
Non voglio fare domande inopportune.
I don't want to ask inappropriate questions.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inopportuno | masculine · singular |
| inopportuna | feminine · singular |
| inopportuni | masculine · plural |
| inopportune | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used for comments, questions, behavior, or moments.
- More formal than fuori luogo.
- Agrees in gender and number: inopportuna, inopportuni, inopportune.