untoward

• Descreve algo inesperado, inoportuno ou desfavorável numa determinada situação.

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

1. Improper or unseemlyC1formal

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

   Impróprio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosimproperinappropriateindecorousindelicateunbecomingunseemly

   Antônimosappropriatedecorousfittingproperseemly

2. Adverse or unfavorableC1formal

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

   Desfavorável

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadversebadcontrarydetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulhostileinauspiciousnegativeunfavorable

   Antônimosadvantageousauspiciousbeneficialfavorablepropitious