untoward

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unpleasant or inappropriate; not in keeping with what is normal, usual, or expected.

  - "The untoward behavior of the guest at the dinner party caused a scene."
  - "Despite the untoward weather, the hikers pressed on."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with untoward
award , ward

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Ward (English) : An area under the protection or supervision of someone
   

2. Aweard (English) : Away from the normal or expected
   

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Variants

List of all variants of untoward that leads to same result
untoward , untowardly , untowardness , untowardnesses

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Etymology

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Originated in Middle English from the Old North French word 'untoward', meaning 'turned away'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'untoward' is often used in legal contexts to describe unexpected or unintended consequences of an action.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Professor Snape is described as having an 'untoward' reputation among the students.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inappropriate: Related concept that refers to behavior, comments, or actions that are not suitable or acceptable in a particular context.

2. Unusual: Related concept that refers to something that is not typical or common.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'untoward' has been used to describe unexpected events or situations that disrupt the normal flow of a story. In art, it can refer to a departure from traditional styles or themes.

How to Memorize "untoward"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where something unexpected or inappropriate happens.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'untoward' with the idea of something that is not normal or usual.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word: 'Untoward' comes from 'turned away'.

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