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Definition of Untoward
1. Adjective. Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society. "Moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
Exact synonyms: Indecent, Indecorous, Unbecoming, Uncomely, Unseemly
Similar to: Improper
Derivative terms: Indecency, Indecency, Indecorousness, Unbecomingness, Unseemliness
Similar to: Improper
Derivative terms: Indecency, Indecency, Indecorousness, Unbecomingness, Unseemliness
2. Adjective. Contrary to your interests or welfare. "Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"
Exact synonyms: Adverse, Inauspicious
Similar to: Unfavorable, Unfavourable
Derivative terms: Adversity, Adversity, Inauspiciousness
Similar to: Unfavorable, Unfavourable
Derivative terms: Adversity, Adversity, Inauspiciousness
Definition of Untoward
1. prep. Toward.
2. a. Froward; perverse.
3. prep. Toward.
4. a. Froward; perverse.
Definition of Untoward
1. Adjective. Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous. ¹
2. Adjective. Unruly, troublesome. ¹
3. Adjective. Unseemly, improper. ¹
4. Adjective. (medical) side effects ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Untoward
1. unruly [adj] - See also: unruly