What is "infelicitous" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "infelicitous": not appropriate in application; defective

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/, /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ə.təs/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/, /ˌɪn.fɪˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/, /ˌɪn.fɛlˈɪs.ɪ.təs/

Meaning of "infelicitous": marked by or producing unhappiness

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/, /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ə.təs/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/, /ˌɪn.fɪˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/, /ˌɪn.fɛlˈɪs.ɪ.təs/

Synonyms:

adverse, afflicted, awkward, broken, burdened, calamitous, cursed, damaging, deplorable, desperate, destitute, disastrous, doomed, forsaken, hapless, hopeless, ill-chosen, ill-fated, inappropriate, inept, inopportune, lamentable, luckless, pained, poor, regrettable, ruined, ruinous, star-crossed, stricken, troubled, unbecoming, unfavorable, unhappy, unpropitious, unsuccessful, unsuitable, untoward, wretched, ill-starred, in a bad way, jinxed, out of luck, shattered, unprosperous,