Language Faux Pas

1 words in this vocabulary list

adjective not appropriate or fitting; inappropriate

adverb in an inappropriate or unsuitable manner

  • His comment was completely malapropos during the meeting.
  • She always says things malapropos without realizing it.
  • That was so malapropos, dude.
  • The timing of his joke was malapropos, as it offended many people.