I know this may not be the most opportune vs I know this may be an inopportune time

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I know this may not be the most opportune' implies that the timing may not be the best, while 'I know this may be an inopportune time' directly states that the timing is not ideal. The choice between the two depends on the nuance you want to convey.

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I know this may not be the most opportune

This phrase is correct and commonly used to imply that the timing may not be the best.

This phrase is used to suggest that the timing may not be the most suitable or convenient for a particular action or event.

Alternatives:

I know this may not be the best time
I know this may not be the most convenient time

I know this may be an inopportune time

This phrase is correct and directly states that the timing is not ideal.

This phrase is used to explicitly convey that the timing is not suitable or convenient for a particular action or event.

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Mr. Boudreau, I hope I'm not calling at an inopportune time.
I realise it's an inopportune time, but I have this gigantic favour to ask of you.
I apologize that my loss has come at an inopportune time for you.
Madam President, the Commission has chosen an inopportune time to put before us a complex and completely superfluous proposal for special rules applicable to the taxation of diesel fuel.
Don't you think it's an inopportune time to be walking around the city with a camera strapped around your neck?
I know this lipstick container, adrianna.
I know this locker room and I know this girl.
In sufficient quantity to cause him to seize at a most inopportune time.
Inclement weather on the day of your nuptials and the wrong cutlery at inopportune times is hardly ironic.
You tend to give your word at the most inopportune times, brother.
Wolf Klinz (ALDE, DE) observed that agencies publish their ratings at inopportune times.
Russia blocked gas supplies at an extremely inopportune time for European consumers and it is essential that the gas deliveries are restored without further ado.
I know this game better than I know anything else.
What little I know of you, I know this.
I know this man, and I know he's telling the truth about what happened.
Given that such a policy may be implemented, this report appears at an inopportune moment.
It comes at rather an inopportune moment, for I feel that we must now give political dialogue a chance.
If we work together, I know this will succeed.
I know this situation places great pressure on you all...
I know this must be confusing, especially after last night.

Alternatives:

I know this may be a bad time
I know this may be an inconvenient time

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I know this may not be the most opportune vs I know this may be an inopportune time