untoward Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/
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Untoward as an Adjective
1
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
2
Unruly, troublesome; not easily guided.
3
Unseemly, improper.
Word Forms & Grammar
untoward (comparative more untoward, superlative most untoward)
Words That Rhyme With Untoward
Origin of Untoward
From un- + toward (“to + -ward”).
Untoward: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous |
| Comparative / superlative | more untoward, most untoward |
Untoward Pronunciation
Untoward is pronounced /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (wɔːd).