|in+ noun
Etymology: Middle English infelicite, from Latin infelicitas, from infelic-, infelix unfortunate, unhappy (from in- in- (I) + felic-, felix fruitful, happy) + -itas -ity — more at feminine
1. : the quality or state of being infelicitous:
a. : unhappiness , wretchedness , misfortune
confusion and infelicity of her emotions — Elinor Wylie
b. : lack of suitableness or appropriateness
2. : something (as an act or word) that is infelicitous
examined for infelicities before printing — E.P.Cheyney