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   untoward

   /ˌʌntəˈwɔːd/

   adjective

   • 1. unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient: "both tried to behave as if nothing untoward had happened"

   Derivatives

   • 1. untowardly adverb
   • 2. untowardness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNTOWARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   UNTOWARD definition: 1. unexpected and not convenient or unpleasant: 2. unexpected and not convenient or unpleasant…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNTOWARD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   UNTOWARD meaning: 1. unexpected and not convenient or unpleasant: 2. unexpected and not convenient or unpleasant…. Learn more.

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   untoward: [adjective] difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly, intractable.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNTOWARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. characterized by misfortune, disaster, or annoyance 2. not auspicious; adverse; unfavourable 3. unseemly or.... Click for more definitions.

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   Untoward definition: unfavorable or unfortunate. See examples of UNTOWARD used in a sentence.

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   untoward: 1 adj not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society “moved to curb their untoward ribaldry” Synonyms: indecent , indecorous , unbecoming , uncomely , unseemly improper not suitable or right or appropriate adj contrary to your interests or welfare “made a place for themselves under the most ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishUNTOWARD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   UNTOWARD definition: unexpected and causing problems: . Learn more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › untowardUntoward - definition of untoward by The Free Dictionary

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   untoward: See: adverse , deplorable , detrimental , disproportionate , hostile , inadvisable , inapposite , inappropriate , inapt , inauspicious , inept , lawless ...

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    Definition of untoward adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    untoward meaning, definition, what is untoward: unexpected, unusual, or not wanted: Learn more.