Untoward Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for untoward.

untoward

untoward

/ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/

adverse
disadvantageous
inconvenient
unfavorable
unfortunate
difficult
fractious
stubborn
troublesome
uncontrollable
unruly
immodest
improper
unseemly

Examples

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

adjective

contrary to your interests or welfare

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"Un + Toward. Unfriendly moves not toward us, but away."

"Un + Toward. Walking unwillingly in the wrong direction."

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