infelicity

• Sustantivo que denota una manera o estilo inapropiado o desagradable, especialmente en la expresión o formulación; también puede referirse a un acto o declaración desafortunada o que causa incomodidad por ser inoportuna o poco afortunada.

A noun referring to an inappropriate or unpleasing manner or style, especially in expression or wording.

1. Inappropriate or awkward expressionC2formal

   An unsuitable, awkward, or unpleasing manner or style, especially in speech or writing.

   Expresión inapropiada o torpe

   • The author's essay was marred by several stylistic infelicities.
   • His speech contained an infelicity that offended some listeners.
   • The translator worked hard to avoid any infelicities in the final text.

   Sinónimosawkwardnessbarbarismclumsinessgaucherieimproprietyinaptnessincongruityinelegancemalapropismsolecism

   Antónimosappropriatenessfelicityproprietysuitability