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untoward
What does untoward mean?
untoward (adjective): unseemly, improper.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does untoward come from?
From un- + toward (“to + -ward”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “untoward” mean?
extremely pleasing
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the least possible
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fast; quick; rapid
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unseemly, improper
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