INAPPOSITELY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

inappositely

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as in unfortunately

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But there is unfortunately a faction of Democratic progressives who are much more energized by their factional fights than by the defense of American democracy.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Something has shifted in how consumers make decisions, and many brands unfortunately haven’t caught up yet.

— Sophie Attwood, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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