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untoward

un·to·ward [ un táwrd, untə wáwrd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. inappropriate: not appropriate or fitting
untoward rudeness

2. unexpected: unusual or unexpected
an untoward piece of luck

3. causing misfortune: causing misfortune or disadvantage
several untoward events


un·to·ward·ly adverb
un·to·ward·ness noun
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