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untoward

/,/@/nt/@/'w/oU/rd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Froward; perverse.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

preposition

  1. Toward.

    preposition

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

    adj.all

    Examples
    Moved to curb their untoward ribaldry.
    Synonyms indecent indecorous unbecoming uncomely unseemly

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. contrary to your interests or welfare

    adj.all

    Examples
    Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions.
    Synonyms adverse inauspicious

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

untongueuntoothuntootheduntouchableuntoucheduntougheneduntowardlyuntraceableuntrackeduntradeduntraditionaluntrained

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