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untoward in Portuguese

untoward in Portuguese is desvantajoso, adverso, inadequado — untoward means unfavourable or improper; not what is expected or acceptable.

untoward in Portuguese

desvantajoso
adj
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
adverso
adj
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
inadequado
adj
Unseemly, improper.
indecoroso
adj
Unseemly, improper.

What does "untoward" mean?

  1. adjective Unfavourable or improper; not what is expected or acceptable.
    "Nothing untoward happened during the flight."
  2. adjective Difficult to control or manage.
    "The untoward child refused to sit still for the photo."
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untoward in a sentence

  • Nothing untoward happened during the flight.
  • The manager noticed something untoward about the invoice.
  • The untoward child refused to sit still for the photo.

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What is "untoward" in Portuguese?

"untoward" in Portuguese is desvantajoso, adverso, inadequado. untoward means: Unfavourable or improper; not what is expected or acceptable.

How do you use "untoward" in a sentence?

Example: "Nothing untoward happened during the flight." In Portuguese, "untoward" is desvantajoso, adverso, inadequado.

Are there other ways to say "untoward" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "untoward": desvantajoso, adverso, inadequado, indecoroso.

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