untoward (Meaning)
untoward (s)
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
contrary to your interests or welfare
untoward (prep.)
Toward.
untoward (a.)
Froward; perverse.
Awkward; ungraceful.
Inconvenient; troublesome; vexatious; unlucky; unfortunate; as, an untoward wind or accident.
Synonyms & Antonyms of untoward
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Synonyms:
- balky
- unruly
- willful
- wilful
- recalcitrant
- dogged
- dissident
- unrelenting
- insurgent
- refractory
- adamant
- resistant
- wild
- contumacious
- obstreperous
- ungovernable
- restive
- naughty
- intractable
- stubborn
- recusant
- insubordinate
- rigid
- rude
- uncontrollable
- wayward
- mischievous
- incompliant
- froward
- disobedient
- bad
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Synonyms:
- ill-natured
- unmanageable
- headstrong
- mutinous
- disrespectful
- inflexible
- wrongheaded
- obstinate
- opinionated
- hardheaded
- inconsiderate
- ornery
- ill-mannered
- disorderly
- uncivil
- fractious
- immovable
- unbending
- uncooperative
- peevish
- errant
- pertinacious
- uncompromising
- impertinent
- monkeying
- uncouth
- undisciplined
- implacable
- impudent
- insolent
- ungracious
- misbehaving
- pigheaded
- adamantine
- negativistic
- obdurate
- discourteous
- noncooperative
- self-willed
- mulish
- unmannerly
- nonconformist
- impolite
- perverse
- unyielding
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untoward Sentence Examples
- The festival was marred by several untoward incidents, including a minor stampede.
- The doctor warned of possible untoward reactions to the new medication.
- The company faced untoward consequences for its unethical business practices.
- The untoward behavior of the students disrupted the peaceful atmosphere of the library.
- She feared that her request would be met with an untoward response.
- The heavy rains caused untoward damage to the crops, affecting the livelihood of farmers.
- The politician's untoward advances made the young reporter uncomfortable.
- The sudden change in the weather led to untoward consequences, causing power outages and flight delays.
- The untoward comments made by the speaker offended the sensibilities of many listeners.
- The explorer embarked on an untoward journey into the uncharted wilderness, facing unknown dangers and perils.
FAQs About the word untoward
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society, contrary to your interests or welfareToward., Froward; perverse., Awkward;
rebellious, contrary, defiant, rebel, balky, unruly,willful, wilful, recalcitrant, dogged
conformable, behaved, submissive, deferential, tractable, submissive, docile, conformable, docile, agreeable
The festival was marred by several untoward incidents, including a minor stampede.
The doctor warned of possible untoward reactions to the new medication.
The company faced untoward consequences for its unethical business practices.
The untoward behavior of the students disrupted the peaceful atmosphere of the library.
