Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infelicitous
Adjective
/ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/
Definition
Unfortunate or inappropriate.
Examples
- His infelicitous remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- Choosing that venue for the celebration was an infelicitous decision given the weather forecast.
Meaning
The term infelicitous describes something that is unsuitable or creates an awkward situation due to its inappropriateness.
Synonyms
- Unfortunate
- Inappropriate
- Awkward
- Unlucky
