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English adjective: untoward | |||
| 1. | untoward not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society | ||
| Samples | 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 | ||
| Similar | improper | ||
| Antonyms | proper | ||
| 2. | untoward contrary to your interests or welfare | ||
| Samples | Adverse circumstances. Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions. | ||
| Synonyms | adverse, inauspicious | ||
| Similar | unfavorable, unfavourable | ||
| Antonyms | favorable, favourable | ||
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