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infelicitously

/ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs.li/

Traducción: Adverbio que significa 'de manera desafortunada, inapropiada o fuera de lugar'. Se usa para describir acciones, comentarios o elecciones que son inoportunos o socialmente torpes.

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adverb

C2formalcommon/ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs.li/

An adverb meaning "in an unfortunate, inappropriate, or unsuitable manner." It is used to describe actions, remarks, or choices that are ill-timed or socially awkward.

  • 🇪🇸Adverbio que significa 'de manera desafortunada, inapropiada o fuera de lugar'. Se usa para describir acciones, comentarios o elecciones que son inoportunos o socialmente torpes.
  1. In an unfortunate or inappropriate manner C2 formal

    Done in a way that is unsuitable, awkward, or causes bad luck.

    • He infelicitously chose to tell a joke at the funeral.
    • The remark was infelicitously timed, causing embarrassment.
    • She infelicitously mentioned the broken vase in front of the owner.

    🇪🇸de manera infortunada o inapropiada

    Sinónimos: awkwardlyinappropriatelyinopportunelyunfortunatelyunhappilyunluckilyunsuitablyuntimely

  • more infelicitously comparative form
  • most infelicitously superlative form