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untoward (adjective), more untoward, most untoward
1. Relating to the cause of misfortunes or disadvantages: Several untoward earthquakes have caused severe disasters for the country of Nepal.
2. Conveying inappropriate or bad behavior: Jake's untoward rudeness with the clerk at the store resulted in his being escorted out.
3. A reference to that which is beyond the expected or what is considered to be out of the ordinary: Jeremy had an untoward piece of luck when he was able to buy gas for his car at a low price just before it was increased to a higher rate.
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2. Conveying inappropriate or bad behavior: Jake's untoward rudeness with the clerk at the store resulted in his being escorted out.
3. A reference to that which is beyond the expected or what is considered to be out of the ordinary: Jeremy had an untoward piece of luck when he was able to buy gas for his car at a low price just before it was increased to a higher rate.
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