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Meaning of untoward in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    untoward

    Definitions

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

    Examples

    • « was buried with indecent haste »
    • « indecorous behavior »
    • « language unbecoming to a lady »
    • « unseemly to use profanity »
    • « moved to curb their untoward ribaldry »

    Synonyms

    • improper
  2. 2. contrary to your interests or welfare

    Examples

    • « adverse circumstances »
    • « made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions »

    Synonyms

    • unfavorable
    • unfavourable

Browse dictionary

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  • untouched(p)
  • untouched
  • untouchable
  • untoward
  • untraceable
  • untracked
  • untraditional
  • untrained
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