untoward

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
  2. adjective contrary to your interests or welfare

Etymology

From un- + toward (“to + -ward”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly

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