Humanities
Exercise (of ):
- Comment
- Love
Word of the Day
: March 30, 2025
\un-TOH-erd\ adjective
What It Means
Untoward is a formal word that describes something that is improper or inappropriate, or that is adverse or unfavorable.
// The medication is safe and effective, with no known untoward side effects.
// The investigation found that nothing untoward had happened at the event.
See the entry >
untoward in Context
All Merriam-Webster content is available at www.merriam-webster.com
- Recommended Recommended
- History & In Progress History
- Browse Library
- Most Popular Library
Get Personalized Recommendations
Let us help you figure out what to learn! By taking a short interview you’ll be able to specify your learning interests and goals, so we can recommend the perfect courses and lessons to try next.
Start InterviewYou don't have any lessons in your history.
Just find something that looks interesting and start learning!
Comments
