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In a critical or unfavorable way
Adverb for resistant to control or authority
“This gentleman was witness to the labor of one of the lessons I gave to this untoward child.”
Adverb for unfavorable or disadvantageous to one's interests or progress
“It was just in the midst of such an untoward environment that Paul found that the graces of the heart grew like orchids on the wild rocks.”
Adverb for inappropriate for a given purpose, situation or occasion
“Such pessimism might seem untoward given the great scientific and technical advances in agricultural productivity.”
Adverb for inconveniently unexpected or unforeseen
“However, the steady, stable nature of the industry means shareholders receive few untoward profit surprises.”
Adverb for inconveniently or badly timed
“He chose to go away from home at an untoward time of the year, and that, too, without offering a plausible reason.”
Adverb for bringing, or characterized by, misfortune or ruin
“At last, you are ready to send yourself to Coventry for your untoward fate, and your friends to Halifax for their too evident effort to excite your jealous regret.”
Adverb for not desired or favored due to being disagreeable
Adverb for dubious, fanciful, and not likely to be true
(typically UK, derogatory) Adverb for clumsy or awkward in nature
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