Synonyms: infelicitous
Definition: not appropriate in application; defective
Usage: an infelicitous remark; infelicitous phrasing; the infelicitous typesetting was due to illegible copy
Similar words: inept, ill-chosen, inapt, cumbersome, awkward, clumsy
Definition: not elegant or graceful in expression
Usage: an awkward prose style; a clumsy apology; his cumbersome writing style; if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?
Similar words: unfortunate
Definition: unsuitable or regrettable
Usage: an unfortunate choice of words; an unfortunate speech
Synonyms: unhappy, infelicitous
Definition: marked by or producing unhappiness
Usage: infelicitous circumstances; unhappy caravans, straggling afoot through swamps and canebrakes- American Guide Series
Similar words: unfortunate
Definition: not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
Usage: an unfortunate turn of events; an unfortunate decision; unfortunate investments; an unfortunate night for all concerned