Untoward
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Untoward is an adjective meaning Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
Meaning
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
More Meanings
- Unruly, troublesome; not easily guided.
- Unseemly, improper.
Example Sentences
She could hardly have made a more untoward choice.
No untoward effects were reported; however, this was not a blinded or controlled study.
The managing director was very depressed at the news, but realized that trying to prove anything untoward had taken place would be very difficult.
“I have a suspicion that someone is trying to recategorize my generosity to ex-girlfriends as something more untoward,” Gaetz said. As only he could.
Synonyms for untoward
Depending on context, synonyms include adverse, disadvantageous, inconvenient, unfavorable, unfortunate, difficult.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inauspicious, unfavorable, unfavourable, unseemly, unbecoming, improper.
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