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    un·to·ward
    [ˌənˈtôrd]
    adjective
    untoward (adjective)
    1. unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient:
      "both tried to behave as if nothing untoward had happened" · "untoward jokes and racial remarks"
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    adjective
    1. unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient:
      unexpected
      unanticipated
      unforeseen
      unpredictable
      unpredicted
      surprising
      unusual
      inopportune
      untimely
      ill-timed
      mistimed
      inconvenient
      awkward
      unwelcome
      unfavorable
      adverse
      unfortunate
      infelicitous
      inappropriate
      unsuitable
      inapt
      malapropos
      unseasonable
      badly timed
      Opposite:
      expected
      timely
      appropriate
     
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  1. Unexpected, unfavorable, adverse, or unpleasant
    Improper; unseemly: untoward behavior. 2. Unfavorable or adverse: an untoward incident. un·to·ward′ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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    From un- +‎ toward (“ to +‎ -ward ”). untoward (comparative more untoward, superlative most untoward) Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.

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    Definition of untoward adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary unusual and unexpected, and usually unpleasant That's the plan—unless anything untoward happens. He had noticed nothing untoward. The dose can be increased slightly without any untoward effects.

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    UNTOWARD definition: 1. unexpected and not convenient or unpleasant: 2. unexpected and not convenient or unpleasant…. Learn more.

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    What does untoward mean?
    Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of UNTOWARD is difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly, intractable. How to use untoward in a sentence. Toward and Untoward

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    What if nothing untoward happens?
    If nothing untoward happens, we should be there by midday. (Definition of untoward from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 意外的, 事與願違的… 意外的, 事与愿违的… perjudicial, adverso… inesperado, adverso… nieprzewidziany, nieoczekiwany… aksi, ters, uygunsuz… плохой, неудачный… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation!

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    What does “untoward” mean in medicine?
    In medicine, “untoward” means negative side effects from treatments. It’s key for doctors and patients to understand these effects. They help in making smart choices about medicines or procedures. Untoward effects range from mild, like nausea, to very serious conditions. These reactions can be unexpected and might affect how well treatment works.

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    What does untoward behavior mean?
    In workplaces, inappropriate behavior may be labeled untoward. Such acts break the office’s rules, making others uncomfortable or causing problems. Knowing what counts as such behavior is key to keeping a good and efficient work environment. Besides, untoward can mean things that happen unexpectedly and are not good.

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    What is the difference between toward and untoward?
    While this use of toward has fallen out of the language, its antonym, untoward, remains. Although British and Australian English favor towards instead of toward, this does not carry over to the adjective untoward. Untowards is extremely rare. They do not delude themselves that nothing untoward goes on on their watch. [Sydn e y Morning Herald]

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    What are some examples of untoward people?
    1. Froward; perverse; vexatious; not easily guided, or taught. Then hast thou taught Hortensio to be untoward. William Shakespeare. Than by Caligula the moon. Hudibras. Might free him from the obligation. Hudibras. They were a cross, odd, untoward people. South.

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