Meaning of untoward in English
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Classifying Adjective
untowardDefinitions
1. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite societyExamples
- « was buried with indecent haste »
- « indecorous behavior »
- « language unbecoming to a lady »
- « unseemly to use profanity »
- « moved to curb their untoward ribaldry »
Synonyms
- 2. contrary to your interests or welfare
Examples
- « adverse circumstances »
- « made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions »
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