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untoward

adjective (old use)

«untoward» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Unexpected and unlucky; not wanted and causing trouble. tree →

In the lessons

in older tales, an event that spoils plans or brings bad luck

Examples

Nothing untoward happened on the journey. tree →
An untoward storm delayed the ship. tree →
The hero grieved at the untoward event. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «untoward» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«untoward» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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