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1. (adj) indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untoward
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
Synonyms: indelicate, indecorous, inauspicious, untoward, unbecoming, indecent, uncomely, unseemly, adverse
Antonyms: favourable, favorable, proper

2. (adj) adverse, inauspicious, untoward
contrary to your interests or welfare
Synonyms: unseemly, indecorous, untoward, inauspicious, contrary, ill, unbecoming, adverse, uncomely, indecent, ominous, unfortunate
Antonyms: favorable, favourable, proper

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'untoward'

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. untoward
Perverse (L. perversus, turned the wrong way) signifies wilfully wrong or erring, unreasonably set against right, reason, or authority. The stubborn or obstinate person will not do what anoth
Synonyms: perverse, contrary, froward, petulant, untoward, factious, intractable, stubborn, wayward, fractious, obstinate, ungovernable, wilful
Antonyms: accommodating, complaisant, genial, kind, amenable, compliant, governable, obliging

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