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untoward
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (adverse)
a. adverso
This new legislation might have untoward consequences that no one anticipated.Esta nueva legislación podría tener consecuencias adversas que nadie anticipó.
b. desafortunado
Unfortunately, due to an untoward event, the concert will have to be canceled.Lamentablemente, debido a un suceso desafortunado, el recital deberá ser cancelado.
2. (improper)
a. inapropiado
The criteria regarding which behavior should be considered untoward depends on the time and context.El criterio respecto de qué comportamiento debe considerarse inapropiado depende del momento y el contexto.
b. desafortunado
Well, to say the least, your remark on his recent divorce was quite untoward.Bueno, mínimamente, tu comentario sobre su reciente divorcio fue bastante desafortunado.
c. indecoroso
At that time, such actions would have been considered utterly untoward.En esos años, tales actos habrían sido considerados indecorosos en extremo.
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