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英英字典: untoward


KK Pronunciation

〔 ʌnˋtord,-ˋtɒrd 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˏʌnˊtouәd 〕


Overview of adj untoward

The adj untoward has 2 senses


  • indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untoward -- (not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry")

  • adverse, inauspicious, untoward -- (contrary to your interests or welfare; "adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions")

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