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MALAPROPOS

(adj., adverb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Malapropos.

Malapropos - as an adjective

Of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
apropos

Malapropos - as an adverb

At an inconvenient time

Example: "He arrived inopportunely just as we sat down for dinner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inopportunely

Example Sentences

"His comment about her weight was completely malapropos."
"The timing of her joke was malapropos and caused offense."
"Wearing a bikini to a funeral would be considered malapropos."
"The professor's malapropos interruption derailed the discussion."
"His malapropos remark during the presentation ruined the atmosphere."
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Word Game Points

Is MALAPROPOS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, malapropos is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MALAPROPOS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is MALAPROPOS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, malapropos is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MALAPROPOS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is MALAPROPOS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, malapropos is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MALAPROPOS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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