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Untoward

  1. adjective

    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

    “was buried with indecent haste”

    Similar: indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly

  2. adjective

    contrary to your interests or welfare

    “adverse circumstances”

    Similar: adverse, inauspicious

Word family

untowardly

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Word parts

un-