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Textual thesaurus for "untoward"

(adj) adverse, inauspicious

contrary to your interests or welfare

adverse circumstances; made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions


(adj) indecent, indecorous, unseemly, unbecoming, uncomely

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