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October 21, 2021

Word of the Day: Untoward

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Word of the Day : October 21, 2021

untoward \un-TOH-erd\ adjective

What It Means

Untoward means "unruly, unfavorable, or improper."

// The rules specify that untoward behavior will not be tolerated.

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Aired October 21, 2021

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Nathan C
It mentions Froward being the opposite. How would Froward be used in a sentence?
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