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Malapropos

Definition

(formal) Inappropriate or unsuitable for the situation; out of place. Often used to describe something that is awkwardly or embarrassingly incongruous with its context. From French 'mal à propos', meaning 'ill-suited'.

Example Sentences

1The comedian's off-color joke fell flat, being utterly malapropos in the formal setting of the charity gala.
2Is it not malapropos to discuss one's personal finances at a dinner party, especially among acquaintances rather than close friends?
3The avant-garde artist's use of neon colors and abstract shapes in the traditional museum setting was deemed malapropos by many critics.
4Avoid using overly technical jargon in your presentation, as it may come across as malapropos to an audience of non-experts.
5There is something malapropos about the juxtaposition of a quaint, rural landscape with the brutal realities of war in that novel.

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