Infelicity (Noun)
Meaning
Inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style (especially manner or style of expression).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The poet's use of overly complex metaphors often resulted in an infelicity of language that confused rather than clarified.
- The artist's attempts at satire were marred by an infelicity of tone that came across as insensitive rather than humorous.
- The novelist's prose was marked by an infelicity of style that made the narrative feel stilted and unnatural.
- The politician's speech was criticized for its infelicity of phrase, which made her sound insincere and calculating.
- The critic argued that the filmmaker's infelicity of expression undermined the impact of the movie's powerful themes.