untoward

Describes something that is unexpected, inappropriate, or unfavorable in a given situation.

• 🇪🇸Describe algo inesperado, inapropiado o desfavorable en una situación dada.

1. Improper or unseemly C1 formal

   Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.

   • His untoward behavior at the dinner party embarrassed everyone.
   • She made an untoward remark that offended several guests.
   • The committee condemned his untoward actions as unacceptable.

   🇪🇸Impropio o indecoroso

   Sinónimos: improperinappropriateindecorousindelicateunbecomingunseemly

   Antónimos: appropriatedecorousfittingproperseemly

2. Adverse or unfavorable C1 formal

   Contrary to one's interests or welfare; causing difficulty or harm.

   • The project faced untoward delays due to the weather.
   • He suffered untoward consequences from his risky investment.
   • No untoward effects were reported after the medication trial.

   🇪🇸Adverso o desfavorable

   Sinónimos: adversebadcontrarydetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulhostileinauspiciousnegativeunfavorable

   Antónimos: advantageousauspiciousbeneficialfavorablepropitious

• more untoward comparative form
• most untoward superlative form