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1. (adj.) untoward
unfavorable or unfortunate.
2. untoward
improper.
3. untoward
Archaic. froward; perverse.
Etymology: (1520–30)
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1. (adj) indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, 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"
2. (adj) adverse, inauspicious, untoward
contrary to your interests or welfare
"adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"
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1. (adj) untoward
froward; perverse
2. (adj) untoward
awkward; ungraceful
3. (adj) untoward
inconvenient; troublesome; vexatious; unlucky; unfortunate; as, an untoward wind or accident
4. untoward
toward
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