untoward

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The definition of untoward is inappropriate, unexpected or unwanted.

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Unwelcome flirtations are an example of untoward flirtations.

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See untoward in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. inappropriate, improper, unseemly, etc.: an untoward remark
  2. not favorable or fortunate; adverse, inauspicious, etc.: untoward circumstances
  3. Archaic stubborn or unruly
  4. Obsolete awkward; clumsy

Origin: un- + toward

See untoward in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Not favorable; unpropitious.
  2. Troublesome; adverse: an untoward incident.
  3. Hard to guide or control; unruly.
  4. Improper; unseemly.
  5. Archaic Awkward.

Related Forms:

  • un·to·wardˈly adverb
  • un·to·wardˈness noun

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