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View usage for: (ʌntəwɔːʳd, US -tɔːʳd) adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]If you say that something untoward happens, you mean that something happens that is unexpected and causes difficulties. [formal] The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward. Tampering with a single enzyme can lead to untoward effects elsewhere. Synonyms: unfavourable, unfortunate, disastrous, adverse More Synonyms of untoward More Synonyms of untoward untoward in British English (ˌʌntəˈwɔːd, ʌnˈtəʊəd) adjective1. characterized by misfortune, disaster, or annoyance 2. not auspicious; adverse; unfavourable 4. out of the ordinary; out of the way 5. archaic refractory; perverse 6. obsolete awkward, ungainly, or uncouth Derived forms untowardness (ˌuntoˈwardness) noun untoward in American English (ʌnˈtoʊərd; ʌnˈtɔrd) adjective1. inappropriate, improper, unseemly, etc. an untoward remark 2. not favorable or fortunate; adverse, inauspicious, etc. untoward circumstances 3. Archaic stubborn or unruly 4. Obsolete awkward; clumsy Examples of 'untoward' in a sentenceuntoward Definition unfavourable The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward. Definition out of the ordinary Additional synonymsDefinition unfavourable to one's interests Despite the adverse conditions, the road was finished in just eight months. Synonyms unfavourable, bad, threatening, hostile, unfortunate, unlucky, ominous, unfriendly, untimely, unsuited, ill-suited, inopportune, disadvantageous, unseasonableYou must have found my attitude annoying. Synonyms irritating, boring, disturbing, provoking, teasing, harassing, aggravating (informal), troublesome, galling, maddening, exasperating, displeasing, bedevilling, peeving (informal), irksome, bothersome, vexatiousDefinition embarrassing There was an awkward moment when people had to decide where to stand. Synonyms embarrassing, difficult, compromising, sensitive, embarrassed, painful, distressing, delicate, uncomfortable, tricky, trying, humiliating, unpleasant, sticky (informal), troublesome, perplexing, disconcerting, inconvenient, thorny, untimely, ill at ease, discomfiting, ticklish, inopportune, toe-curling (slang), barro (Australian, slang), cringeworthy (British, informal), cringe-making (British, informal) - untiring
- untold
- untouched
- untoward
- untrained
- untried
- untroubled
Additional synonymsthe recent, disastrous earthquake Synonyms terrible, devastating, tragic, fatal, unfortunate, dreadful, destructive, unlucky, harmful, adverse, dire, catastrophic, detrimental, untoward, ruinous, calamitous, cataclysmic, ill-starred, unpropitious, ill-fated, cataclysmal Definition done or happening at an unsuitable time She argued that the tax cut was ill-timed. Synonyms inopportune, inappropriate, inconvenient, untimely, unwelcome, unseasonable, awkwardDefinition indecent The politicians denied any improper behaviour. Synonyms indecent, vulgar, suggestive, unseemly, untoward, risqué, smutty, unbecoming, unfitting, impolite, off-colour, indelicate, indecorousDefinition not suitable or proper That remark was inappropriate for such a serious issue. Synonyms improper, unsuitable, out of place, unacceptable, tasteless, unwarranted, incongruous, unseemly, untimely, unsuited, unbecoming, ill-timed, uncalled-for, inapplicable, unbefitting, inapt, malapropos, disproportionateDefinition unlucky The meeting got off to an inauspicious start. Synonyms unpromising, bad, unfortunate, discouraging, unlucky, ominous, unfavourable, black, untoward, ill-omened, unpropitious, bodeful It's very inconvenient to have to wait so long. Synonyms troublesome, annoying, awkward, embarrassing, disturbing, unsuitable, tiresome, untimely, bothersome, vexatious, inopportune, disadvantageous, unseasonableSynonyms improper, rude, coarse, indecent, tasteless, unseemly, churlish, untoward, undignified, boorish, uncouth, impolite, immodest, uncivil, ill-bred, unmannerlyDefinition adverse or unfavourable a false morality that is inimical to human happiness Synonyms hostile, opposed, contrary, destructive, harmful, adverse, hurtful, unfriendly, unfavourable, antagonistic, injurious, unwelcoming, ill-disposedDefinition badly timed or inappropriate The dismissals came at an inopportune time. Synonyms inconvenient, unfortunate, inappropriate, unsuitable, untimely, unfavourable, mistimed, inauspicious, ill-timed, ill-chosen, unseasonable, unpropitious, malapropos They have the irritating habit of interrupting you. Synonyms annoying, trying, provoking, infuriating, upsetting, disturbing, nagging, aggravating (informal), troublesome, galling, maddening, disquieting, displeasing, worrisome, irksome, vexatious, pestilentialAdditional synonymsOne word out of place may kill the whole peace process. Synonyms inappropriate, wrong, unsuitable, improper, misplaced, unseemly, untowardDefinition not proper or appropriate to a person or position Those involved had performed acts unbecoming of university students. Synonyms unseemly, inappropriate, unfit, offensive, improper, tasteless, discreditable, indelicate, indecorous, unbefitting Definition caused or accompanied by bad luck Through some unfortunate accident, the information reached me a day late. Synonyms disastrous, calamitous, inopportune, adverse, untimely, unfavourable, untoward, ruinous, ill-starred, infelicitous, ill-fatedDefinition regarded as likely to bring about bad luck 13 was to prove an unlucky number. Synonyms ill-fated, doomed, inauspicious, ominous, untimely, unfavourable, cursed, ill-starred, ill-omened Definition not right or appropriate for a particular purpose Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance. Synonyms inappropriate, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, out of place, improper, incompatible, ineligible, incongruous, unseemly, out of character, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, unseasonable, unbefitting, inapt, infelicitous, inappositeDefinition inappropriate to the occasion or time Your readers would have seen the article as at best untimely. Synonyms ill-timed, inappropriate, badly timed, inopportune, unfortunate, awkward, unsuitable, inconvenient, mistimed, inauspiciousDefinition vexing the vexatious behaviour of petty-minded officials Synonyms annoying, trying, irritating, worrying, disappointing, upsetting, distressing, provoking, unpleasant, teasing, tormenting, harassing, nagging, aggravating (informal), afflicting, troublesome, exasperating, disagreeable, burdensome, worrisome, irksome, bothersome |