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not expected, normally inconvenient or unpleasant
- The sudden rain was an untoward event that ruined the outdoor picnic.
- His untoward comments during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- An untoward discovery in the files led to a serious investigation.
- She found his untoward behavior at the party both surprising and unsettling.
- She was concerned when she noticed any untoward behavior from the usually friendly neighbor.
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behaving or appearing in a way that goes against accepted standards of decency, manners, or social propriety
- His untoward remarks at the dinner table made several guests uncomfortable.
- The teacher addressed the student's untoward behavior during the assembly.
- She avoided any untoward gestures that might be misinterpreted.
- The committee condemned the untoward conduct of its member.
- Wearing such attire to a formal ceremony was considered untoward.