UNTOWARD as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • contrary to your interests or welfare
   Synonym(s)
   • adverse (what does adverse mean?)
   • harmful (what does harmful mean?)
   • inauspicious (what does inauspicious mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • adverse circumstances
   • made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
   Similar To
   • unfavorable (what does unfavorable mean?)
   • unfavourable (what does unfavourable mean?)
2. Meaning
   • not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
   Synonym(s)
   • indecent (what does indecent mean?)
   • indecorous (what does indecorous mean?)
   • unbecoming (what does unbecoming mean?)
   • uncomely (what does uncomely mean?)
   • unseemly (what does unseemly mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • was buried with indecent haste
   • indecorous behavior
   • language unbecoming to a lady
   • unseemly to use profanity
   • moved to curb their untoward ribaldry
   Similar To
   • improper (what does improper mean?)