adverb
- in a way that is not suitable or appropriate for the situation
Usage: formal
Examples
- The comedian’s jokes were inappositely timed during the solemn ceremony.
- She dressed inappositely for the formal dinner, wearing casual clothes.
- The bright colors were inappositely chosen for the funeral program.
- His cheerful remarks seemed inappositely placed in the serious discussion.
- The modern furniture was inappositely arranged in the historic room.
- The loud music played inappositely during the quiet memorial service.