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inopportune

[in-op-er-toon, -tyoon] / ɪnˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun /


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So the AI race is a particularly inopportune time for Meta to face the risk of a big-tobacco moment in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The latest letdown comes at an inopportune moment.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

So, disruption to the expected rebound in earnings growth comes at an inopportune time for European stock markets, just as analysts were predicting the headwinds of forex and tariffs would start to ease.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

James Harden was masterful in pouring in 50 points for a Clippers team that once again has endured a slew of injuries at the most inopportune time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

The visions had come more often since she entered the Wood, and sometimes they came at particularly inopportune moments.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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