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untoward
adjective
Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
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ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd
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adjective
Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
“Was buried with indecent haste”
adjective
Contrary to your interests or welfare
“Adverse circumstances”
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Was buried with indecent haste
Indecorous behavior
Language unbecoming to a lady
Unseemly to use profanity
Moved to curb their untoward ribaldry
Adverse circumstances
Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
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