Untoward
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Untoward [uhn-tawrd, -tohrd]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

  • Improper.

Example

“He was banished from the society for his untoward social behaviour.”

“Continuous untoward circumstances forced Akshay into bankruptcy.”

Synonyms

Awkward, Improprietous, Contrary, Indocile, Unruly

Antonyms

Expected, Acceptable, Suitable, Auspicious