infelicitous in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Infelicitous means inappropriate or unsuitable, particularly in a way that causes discomfort or awkwardness.
Sample Sentences
- His infelicitous remarks during the meeting only served to heighten the tension among the team.
- The comedian's infelicitous jokes fell flat with the audience, leaving an awkward silence in the room.
- She realized that her infelicitous choice of words had unintentionally offended her friend.
- The film was criticized for its infelicitous portrayal of cultural stereotypes, which detracted from its overall message.
- Despite his intentions, his infelicitous timing in offering advice made the situation even worse.