What does infelicitous mean?
Infelicitous means Unhappy or unfortunate..
Infelicitous
/ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ · adjective
Meaning
Unhappy or unfortunate..
Definitions by Sense
- Unhappy or unfortunate.
- Inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done.
- (linguistics) Of a sentence or utterance: not semantically and pragmatically coherent.
Example Sentences
My last run this month is an amazing performance of an "A2/3" Pacific, No. 60524, Herringbone (could there possibly be a more infelicitous name for a locomotive than this, let alone for the unhappy horse which first had to bear it?), […].
If leading a "dog's life" be considered a peculiar phase of human misery, the life of a Boys' Dog is still more infelicitous.
"Now, you've got just grounds for shooting me," he said gaily, and instantly regretted his infelicitous remark.
Synonyms for infelicitous
Antonyms for infelicitous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more infelicitous
- most infelicitous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for infelicitous?
Common synonyms include sad, lamentable, unlucky, cumbersome.
What is the opposite of infelicitous?
Possible antonyms include felicitous.
How do you use infelicitous in a sentence?
My last run this month is an amazing performance of an "A2/3" Pacific, No. 60524, Herringbone (could there possibly be a more infelicitous name for a locomotive than this, let alone for the unhappy horse which first had to bear it?), […].
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