inappositeness
- noun
- /ˌɪnəˈpɑːzɪtnəs/
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inapropiado
- The inappositeness of his comments distracted from the topic of discussion.
Examples
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Critics noted the inappositeness of the analogy used in the speech.
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Her response was marked by a certain inappositeness that made the audience uncomfortable.
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The inappositeness of his comments surprised everyone.
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Her inappositeness in choosing the venue was evident.
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Critics noted the inappositeness of the analogy used in the speech.
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Her response was marked by a certain inappositeness that made the audience uncomfortable.
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The inappositeness of his comments distracted from the topic of discussion.
Synonyms
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7.0
Not being suitable for a situation or place
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6.5
Not suitable for a particular job or purpose
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5.5
A state in which something is not right for a particular use or situation
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8.4
The state of not being suitable or useful in a particular situation
Not suitable or right for a situation
The state of not being right for a use or situation
A state of being unsuitable or unwise for a specific purpose
Antonyms
How Appropriate
Surface Forms
Morphology
inappositeness = inapposite (transparent) = in + apposite + ness
This is a standard noun formation from the adjective 'inapposite' meaning the quality or state of being inapposite.
Etymology
Inappositeness comes from the parts in- meaning 'not' and posit meaning 'to place', the same root you see in position. So, inappositeness is like being 'not well placed' and therefore 'not suitable' for a situation.