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English adjective: untoward

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


SamplesWas buried with indecent haste.
Indecorous behavior.
Language unbecoming to a lady.
Unseemly to use profanity.
Moved to curb their untoward ribaldry.


Synonymsindecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly


Similarimproper


Antonymsproper

2. untoward contrary to your interests or welfare


SamplesAdverse circumstances.
Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions.


Synonymsadverse, inauspicious


Similarunfavorable, unfavourable


Antonymsfavorable, favourable









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