UNTOWARDLY

Etymology

Adverb

untowardly (comparative more untowardly, superlative most untowardly)

In an untoward way.

Adjective

untowardly (comparative more untowardly, superlative most untowardly)

Untoward.

Source: Wiktionary


Un*to"ward*ly, a.

Definition: Perverse; froward; untoward. "Untowardly tricks and vices." Locke.

UNTOWARD

Un*to"ward, prep. Etym: [Unto + -ward.]

Definition: Toward. [Obs.] Gower.

Un*to"ward, a. Etym: [Pref. un- not + toward.]

1. Froward; perverse. "Save yourselves from this untoward generation." Acts ii. 40.

2. Awkward; ungraceful. "Untoward words." Creech. "Untoward manner." Swift.

3. Inconvenient; troublesome; vexatious; unlucky; unfortunate; as, an untoward wind or accident.

– Un*to"ward*ly, adv.

– Un*to"ward*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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