untoward

Describes something that is unexpected, inappropriate, or unfavorable in a given situation.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt etwas Unerwartetes, Unpassendes oder Ungünstiges in einer bestimmten Situation.

1. Improper or unseemly C1 formal

   Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.

   • His untoward behavior at the dinner party embarrassed everyone.
   • She made an untoward remark that offended several guests.
   • The committee condemned his untoward actions as unacceptable.

   🇩🇪Ungehörig

   Synonyme: improperinappropriateindecorousindelicateunbecomingunseemly

   Antonyme: appropriatedecorousfittingproperseemly

2. Adverse or unfavorable C1 formal

   Contrary to one's interests or welfare; causing difficulty or harm.

   • The project faced untoward delays due to the weather.
   • He suffered untoward consequences from his risky investment.
   • No untoward effects were reported after the medication trial.

   🇩🇪Ungünstig

   Synonyme: adversebadcontrarydetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulhostileinauspiciousnegativeunfavorable

   Antonyme: advantageousauspiciousbeneficialfavorablepropitious

• more untoward comparative form
• most untoward superlative form