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despropositadamente

[dɛʃpɾopozitadamẽtɨ]
adverb
inappropriately, inopportunely, senselessly
1. In a manner that is inappropriate, ill-timed, or lacking sense; without proper purpose or relevance
He spoke despropositadamente during the solemn ceremony.
Ele falou despropositadamente durante a cerimônia solene.
2. In an absurd or nonsensical way; foolishly or unreasonably
The decision was made despropositadamente without considering consequences.
A decisão foi tomada despropositadamente sem considerar as consequências.
Synonyms
inoportunamenteinconvenientementeabsurdamenteinsensatamenteimpertinentementedesatinadamente
Antonyms
oportunamenteconvenientementeapropriadamentepertinentementesensatamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despropositadamente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
despropositadamente
Standard usage, more common in formal discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

falar despropositadamente - to speak out of turn
agir despropositadamente - to act foolishly or without reason
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