untoward
pronunciation
How to pronounce untoward in British English:
UK [ˌʌntəˈwɔ:d]
How to pronounce untoward in American English:
US [ʌnˈtɔrd]
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- Adjective:
- not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
- contrary to your interests or welfare
Word Origin
- untoward (adj.)
- 1520s, "not having inclination" (to or for something), also "difficult to manage, unruly," from un- (1) "not" + toward (adj.).
Example
- 1. Conclusion cardura could reduce medicine untoward reaction obviously .
- 2. Every untoward condition is merely a lack of something .
- 3. Adverse circumstances ; made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions .
- 4. I didn 't notice anything untoward .
- 5. Neither system is currently showing anything untoward .