Untowardly

Untowardly
Untowardly Un*to"ward*ly, a. Perverse; froward; untoward. ``Untowardly tricks and vices.'' --Locke. [1913 Webster]

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  • Untowardly — Untoward Un*to ward, a. [Pref. un not + toward.] [1913 Webster] 1. Froward; perverse. Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Acts ii. 40. [1913 Webster] 2. Awkward; ungraceful. Untoward words. Creech. Untoward manner. Swift. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • untowardly — adverb see untoward …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • untowardly — See untoward. * * * …   Universalium

  • untowardly — adverb In an untoward way …   Wiktionary

  • untowardly — un·toward·ly …   English syllables

  • untowardly — I. adjective Etymology: un (I) + towardly, adjective 1. archaic : obstinate, perverse 2. archaic …   Useful english dictionary

  • untoward — untowardly, adv. untowardness, n. /un tawrd , tohrd /, adj. 1. unfavorable or unfortunate: Untoward circumstances forced him into bankruptcy. 2. improper: untoward social behavior. 3. Archaic. froward; perverse. [1520 30; UN 1 + TOWARD] * * * …   Universalium

  • untoward — adjective Date: 15th century 1. difficult to guide, manage, or work with ; unruly, intractable 2. a. marked by trouble or unhappiness ; unlucky b. not favorable ; adverse, unpropitious < untoward side effects > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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