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untoward

/ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about untoward at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.
    was buried with indecent haste
  2. Contrary to your interests or welfare.
    adverse circumstances

Origin

From un- + toward (“to + -ward”).

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