malapropos

The word “malapropos” has 4 syllables: mal-a-pro-pos

It's pronounced as /ˌmæl.ə.prəˈpoʊ/


What is synonym and antonym for malapropos?

In the thesaurus, “malapropos” has 7 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for malapropos along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for malapropos

  • improper
  • inappropriate
  • incorrect
  • unfit
  • unhappy
  • unsuitable
  • wrong

Antonyms for malapropos

  • applicable
  • apposite
  • appropriate
  • apt
  • becoming
  • congenial
  • correct
  • decorous
  • felicitous
  • fit
  • fitting
  • fortunate
  • genteel
  • happy
  • meet
  • opportune
  • proper
  • relative
  • relevant
  • right
  • suitable
  • timely

Meanings of malapropos

  • adjective
    1. Out of place; inappropriate.
  • adverb
    1. Out of place; inappropriately.

Example Sentences

  • His comment about the weather seemed malapropos given the serious nature of the discussion.
  • She laughed at the malapropos joke, though she realized it was inappropriate for the occasion.
  • The manager’s malapropos remark at the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
  • The speech was filled with malapropos statements that made the audience uncomfortable.
  • Her malapropos behavior during the ceremony was met with disapproval from the guests.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to malapropos, such as: applicable, apposite, appropriate, apt, becoming, congenial, correct.

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