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Infelicity Definition & Meaning

infelicity
noun
  1. inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

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What does infelicity mean?
inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
What part of speech is infelicity?
Infelicity is a noun.

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