inapt
/ɪnˈæpt/
CEFR level C2Topic ThinkingWord #7272 in the learning path
不恰当的；不贴切的
Definitions
adj. Not suitable or appropriate for a particular situation.
不恰当的；不贴切的
Example
His inapt joke made everyone at dinner feel uncomfortable.
他那个不合时宜的笑话让用餐的每个人都感到尴尬。
Comparing schools solely by examination results is inapt when their students have very different social backgrounds.
当学生的社会背景差异很大时，仅按考试成绩比较学校并不恰当。
Collocations
- an inapt comparison
- an inapt remark
- an inapt description
Word family
- inaptly (adv.)
- inaptness (n.)
- apt (adj.)
Synonyms
- inappropriate
- unsuitable
- inapposite
Antonyms
- apt
- appropriate
Usage tip
较正式且少见；勿与表示无能的inept混淆。
FAQ
- What does inapt mean?
- Not suitable or appropriate for a particular situation.
- How is inapt pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈæpt/, US /ɪnˈæpt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
