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unwanted result
[ʌnˈwɒntɪd rɪˈzʌlt]
noun
pl: unwanted results
resultado indesejado
1.
An outcome or consequence that is not desired or expected; an unintended effect
The medication had an unwanted result of causing dizziness.
O medicamento teve o resultado indesejado de causar tontura.
2.
A negative or unfavorable outcome from an action or decision
The policy change led to an unwanted result of increased unemployment.
A mudança de política resultou no resultado indesejado do aumento do desemprego.
Synonyms
unintended consequence
side effect
adverse outcome
negative result
undesirable effect
Antonyms
desired result
intended outcome
favorable result
positive effect
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
resultado indesejado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resultado indesejado
Commonly used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
resultado indesejado
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a side effect
backfire
blow up in someone's face
unintended consequence
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