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Dictionary definition and meaning for untoward

UNTOWARD

  • (adj.) contrary to your interests or welfare

    "adverse circumstances", "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"

    synonyms : adverse , inauspicious

  • (adj.) 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"

    synonyms : indecent , indecorous , unbecoming , uncomely , unseemly

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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  • (Tag: ) conditions which are not towards me are ==> untoward

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  • (Tag: ) Untoward - ill-timed, an unexpected happening.

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  • (Tag: ) (unto)undo+(ward)word= if something in document is contrary to ur interest u will just undo those words.

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