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untoward
/,əntə'woʊrd/
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  1. adjective
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
    "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"

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    indecent indecorous unbecoming uncomely unseemly improper
  2. adjective
    contrary to your interests or welfare
    "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"

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    adverse inauspicious unfavorable unfavourable
Examples of untoward
  • "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
  • "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"
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