untoward

adjective

contrary to your interests or welfare

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

Synonyms for untoward

adverseadj inauspiciousadj unseemlyadj indecorousadj unbecomingadj indecentadj unfavorableadj unpropitiousadj unpleasantadj improperadj inopportuneadj malaproposadj

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