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Meaning of untoward
The primary meaning of "untoward" is something that is unpleasant, unfavorable, or unfortunate.
Etymology of untoward
The word "untoward" has its roots in Old English, with "un-" meaning "not" and "toward" meaning "obedient" or "compliant", thus originally meaning "not obedient" or "unmanageable"
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include connotations of something being unfavorable, unfortunate, or unpleasant
Synonyms
unfortunate
unlucky
inauspicious
unfavorable
adverse
ill-fated
calamitous
disastrous
regrettable
deplorable
lamentable
unwelcome
unpropitious
unfavorable
awkward
difficult
unpleasant
unseemly
improper
unbecoming
indecent
unrefined
coarse
crude
rough
harsh
severe
unpleasant
troublesome
problematic
unsatisfactory
unacceptable
undesirable
objectionable
unpleasant
distasteful
disagreeable
unpalatable
offensive
objectionable
Definitions
- Giving cause for concern or alarm
- * Unfavorable or unfortunate
- * Unseemly or unbecoming
Usage Examples
- The company's untoward financial situation led to widespread layoffs
- * The untoward behavior of the crowd caused the event to be shut down
- * The untoward weather conditions made it difficult to travel