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untoward in French

untoward in French is défavorable, désavantageux, nocif — untoward means unfavourable or improper; not what is expected or acceptable.

untoward in French

défavorable
adj
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
désavantageux
adj
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
nocif
adj
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
ennuyeux
adj
Unruly, troublesome; not easily guided.
irrégulier
adj
Unruly, troublesome; not easily guided.
déplacé
adj
Unseemly, improper.
inopportun
adj
Unseemly, improper.

What does "untoward" mean?

  1. adjective Unfavourable or improper; not what is expected or acceptable.
    "Nothing untoward happened during the flight."
  2. adjective Difficult to control or manage.
    "The untoward child refused to sit still for the photo."
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untoward in a sentence

  • Nothing untoward happened during the flight.
  • The manager noticed something untoward about the invoice.
  • The untoward child refused to sit still for the photo.

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What is "untoward" in French?

"untoward" in French is défavorable, désavantageux, nocif. untoward means: Unfavourable or improper; not what is expected or acceptable.

How do you use "untoward" in a sentence?

Example: "Nothing untoward happened during the flight." In French, "untoward" is défavorable, désavantageux, nocif.

Are there other ways to say "untoward" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "untoward": défavorable, désavantageux, nocif, ennuyeux, irrégulier, déplacé.

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