Untoward

/ˌʌn.təˈwɔrd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

The meeting was postponed due to untoward circumstances.

Unruly or adverse in nature.

They faced untoward criticism after the project failed.

Unfavorable or unexpected.

She encountered untoward delays during her journey.

Not proper or good; troublesome.

His untoward behavior at the event led to his expulsion.

Middle English, from 'un-' + 'toward'

untoward behavior

conduct that is improper or inappropriate

untoward events

unexpected incidents, typically negative

toward

in the direction of; with regard to

inappropriate

not proper or suitable

unseemly

not proper or appropriate in conduct