Definition of UNTOWARD

untoward

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
    • "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
  • contrary to your interests or welfare
    • "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"

Adj

  • Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
  • Unruly, troublesome; not easily guided.
  • Unseemly, improper.

Origin / Etymology

From un- + toward (“to + -ward”).

Scrabble Score: 12

untoward is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
untoward is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
untoward is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

untoward is a valid Words With Friends word