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apropos Antonyms

Opposite of apropos

Because the opposite of apropos shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Very appropriate or pertinent to a particular situation, time, or purpose.

Usage Example

"The keynote speaker began with an inappropriate quote about perseverance in science."

Strongest
inappropriate
irrelevant
inapt
Strong
unsuitable
untimely
inopportune

• adverb (Context 2)

At an opportune time or in an appropriate manner; fittingly.

Usage Example

"Your message arrived quite inappropriately, just as the committee was reviewing the budget."

Strongest
inappropriately
Strong
unsuitably
inopportunely

Similar words to apropos

Words similar to apropos shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

appropriately
concerning
pertinent
appropriate
regarding
incidentally
apt
by the way
See all synonyms of apropos

• Nearby Words

approximately
approximation
apron
apropos
apt
aptitude
aptly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Apropos. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/apropos
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