untoward

[Un*to·ward]

The adjective untoward describes something offensive or inappropriate, like the rumors of untoward behavior that can shatter a Hollywood icon's reputation.

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Toward.

Adjective S.
contrary to your interests or welfare; "adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"

Adjective S.
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"

prep.
Toward.

a.
Froward; perverse.

a.
Awkward; ungraceful.

a.
Inconvenient; troublesome; vexatious; unlucky; unfortunate; as, an untoward wind or accident.

Untoward

Un*to"ward , prep. [Unto + -ward.] Toward. [Obs.] Gower.

Untoward

Un*to"ward , a. [Pref. un- not + toward.] 1. Froward; perverse. "Save yourselves from this untoward generation." Acts ii. 40. 2. Awkward; ungraceful. "Untoward words." Creech. "Untoward manner." Swift. 3. Inconvenient; troublesome; vexatious; unlucky; unfortunate; as, an untoward wind or accident. -- Un*to"ward*ly, adv. -- Un*to"ward*ness, n.

Toward.

Froward; perverse.

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