Definition
infelicitously
adverb
- in a manner that is unfortunate, unsuitable, or poorly chosen; awkwardly or inappropriately
Usage: formal; often used to describe speech, writing, or actions that are ill-timed or tactless
Examples
- He infelicitously remarked on her weight during the dinner party.
- The speaker infelicitously chose to discuss the scandal at a family gathering.
- She infelicitously phrased her criticism, offending everyone in the room.
- The timing of his joke was infelicitously placed right after the bad news.
- He infelicitously brought up politics at a social event meant for relaxation.
- The article infelicitously compared the two situations, missing important differences.