English to English
untoward
(,/@/nt/@/'w/oU/rd
)
adjective (a)
- Froward; perverse.(adjective)source: webster1913
preposition (pre)
- Toward.(preposition)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society(adj.all)Example:
Moved to curb their untoward ribaldry.
source: wordnet30 - contrary to your interests or welfare(adj.all)Example:
Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions.
source: wordnet30
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