English dictionary
infelicitous
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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not appropriate in application; defective
ExamplesAn infelicitous remark.
Infelicitous phrasing.
The infelicitous typesetting was due to illegible copy.
Antonyms felicitousSource: WordNet 3.0
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Not felicitous; unhappy; unfortunate; not fortunate or appropriate in application; not well said, expressed, or done; as, an <i>infelicitous</i> condition; an <i>infelicitous</i> remark; an <i>infelicitous</i> description; <i>infelicitous</i> words.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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marked by or producing unhappiness
ExamplesInfelicitous circumstances.
Synonyms unhappySource: WordNet 3.0