inappositeness

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And certainly an apt quotation is one of the most effective decorations of a public speech; but the dangers of inappositeness are correspondingly formidable.

From Collections and Recollections by Russell, George William Erskine

"What did you think of it last night?" she asked, with the inappositeness that was peculiar to her.

From Eden An Episode by Saltus, Edgar

She acquired the reputation of making disquieting answers and remarks of curious inappositeness.

From Eden An Episode by Saltus, Edgar