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Etymology

1. untoward

adjective. ['əntuːˈɔrd, əntəˈwɔrd'] not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.

Etymology

  • toward (English)
  • toweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • un- (English)
  • on- (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Untoward

  • unexplored
  • underscored
  • prerecord
  • mountford
  • montford
  • explored
  • restored
  • outscored
  • implored
  • deplored
  • axford
  • verwoerd
  • shavord
  • reward
  • revord
  • record
  • reboard
  • mccord
  • mainord
  • laborde
  • ignored
  • dubord
  • deborde
  • debord
  • beauford
  • alvord
  • abhorred
  • sward
  • stored
  • scored

2. untoward

adjective. ['əntuːˈɔrd, əntəˈwɔrd'] contrary to your interests or welfare.

Etymology

  • toward (English)
  • toweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • un- (English)
  • on- (Middle English (1100-1500))