un·to·ward ( n-tôrd , -t rd)adj. 1. Not favorable; unpropitious. 2. Troublesome; adverse: an untoward incident. 3. Hard to guide or control; unruly. 4. Improper; unseemly. 5. Archaic Awkward. un·to·ward ly adv.un·to·ward ness n. |
untoward
Adjective
1. causing misfortune or annoyance
2. unfavourable: untoward reactions
3. out of the ordinary; out of the way: nothing untoward had happened
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| Adj. | 1. |  untoward - not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"improper - not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course" |
| 2. | untoward - contrary to your interests or welfare; "adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions" unfavorable, unfavourable - not encouraging or approving or pleasing; "unfavorable conditions"; "an unfavorable comparison"; "unfavorable comments", "unfavorable impression" |
untoward
adjective unfavourable, unfortunate, disastrous, adverse, contrary, annoying, awkward, irritating, unlucky, inconvenient, untimely, inauspicious, inimical, ill-timed, vexatious, inopportune
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