untoward

• 形容事情出乎意料、不合时宜或对当前情况不利。

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

1. Improper or unseemlyC1formal

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

   不恰当的

   • 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.

   同义词improperinappropriateindecorousindelicateunbecomingunseemly

   反义词appropriatedecorousfittingproperseemly

2. Adverse or unfavorableC1formal

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

   不利的

   • 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.

   同义词adversebadcontrarydetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulhostileinauspiciousnegativeunfavorable

   反义词advantageousauspiciousbeneficialfavorablepropitious