What does untoward mean?
Definitions for untoward
ʌnˈtɔrd, -ˈtoʊrdun·to·ward
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word untoward.
Princeton's WordNet
indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untowardadjective
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"
adverse, inauspicious, untowardadjective
contrary to your interests or welfare
"adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"
Wiktionary
untowardadjective
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
untowardadjective
Unruly, troublesome.
untowardadjective
Unseemly, improper.
untowardadjective
side effects
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Untowardadjective
Have to my window; and if she be froward,
Then hast thou taught Hortensio to be untoward. William Shakespeare.The ladies prove averse,
And more untoward to be won,
Than by Caligula the moon. Hudibras.The rabbins write, when any Jew
Did make to God or man a vow,
Which afterwards he found untoward,
Or stubborn to be kept, or too hard;
Any three other Jews o’ th’ nation,
Might free him from the obligation. Hudibras.They were a cross, odd, untoward people. South.
Some men have made a very untoward use of this, and such as he never intended they should. John Woodward.
Vast is my theme, yet unconceiv’d, and brings
Untoward words, scarce loosen’d from the things. Thomas Creech.Some clergymen hold down their heads within an inch of the cushion; which, besides the untoward manner, hinders them from making the best advantage of their voice. Jonathan Swift.
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untoward
Untoward refers to something that is unfavorable, inappropriate, inconvenient, unexpected or difficult to manage. It typically relates to events or behavior that cause trouble or carry negative connotations.
Webster Dictionary
Untoward
toward
Untowardadjective
froward; perverse
Untowardadjective
awkward; ungraceful
Untowardadjective
inconvenient; troublesome; vexatious; unlucky; unfortunate; as, an untoward wind or accident
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Untoward
un-tō′ard, adj. not easily guided: froward: awkward: inconvenient—also Untō′wardly.—n. Untō′wardliness.—adv. Untō′wardly.—n. Untō′wardness.
Anagrams for untoward »
drawn out
drawn-out
outdrawn
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of untoward in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of untoward in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of untoward in a Sentence
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni:
Motivated by financial gain, publicity and self promotion, Elgin deployed illegal and untoward measures to extract from Greece the Sculptures of the Parthenon and a plethora of other antiquities in a blatant act of serial theft.
When something like that happens, there's going to be speculation but to me it just looked like a racing accident, kimi's not that kind of driver. I'd be amazed if there was anything untoward behind it.
The Party wants to make sure nothing untoward, such as a major outbreak, could potentially threaten social stability, shadow the leadership transition process -- and not to mention tarnish Xi's personal leadership credibility.
E Street Group provides multiple different services to Ilhan for Congress under an arms-length contract fundraising, digital advertising and the like, as a part of those services, the principals of E Street Group travel around the country fundraising for the Congresswoman. There is nothing untoward about this, nor anything illegal about it and the complaint even misstates the law on travel reimbursements (as it is not required for payments to vendors, only for payments specifically to individuals).
Throughout the trip, Otto behaved as a typical tourist - taking pictures, enjoying himself. We had no indication that anything untoward had happened until the airport.
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- صعب المراسArabic
- genstridigeDanish
- desfavorable, desventajoso, problemático, impropio, adversoSpanish
- désavantagieux, irrégulier, ennuyeux, nocif, déplacé, inopportunFrench
- անվայելուչ, ձախորդ, անբարենպաստ, կամակոր, դժբախտ, անվայել, անպատշաճ, համառ, անհնազանդArmenian
- onregeld, onbetamelijk, onwelvoeglijk, ongunstig, schadelijk, vervelendDutch
- ufinNorwegian
- неблагоприятныйRussian
- nevhodnýSlovak
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