Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
untoward
adjective
/ˈʌn.tə.wɔːrd/
Definition
Unexpected and inappropriate or harmful.
Examples
- His untoward behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
- They faced untoward circumstances which altered their plans.
- The untoward incident caused a stir in the community.
Meaning
The term ‘untoward’ refers to something that is not conducive to success or is troublesome in nature.
Synonyms
- unfortunate
- unfavorable
- inconvenient
- adverse
- disagreeable
