untoward

Words with a similar base: untoward

'untoward'

[indecent.s.01] as in: not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

Examples:
was buried with indecent haste
indecorous behavior
language unbecoming to a lady
unseemly to use profanity
moved to curb their untoward ribaldry

'untoward'

[adverse.s.01] as in: contrary to your interests or welfare

Examples:
adverse circumstances
made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions

Origins

					untoward (English)
├── toward (English)
│   └── toweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── un- (English)
    ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── unus (Latin)
        └── oinos (Latin)

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