adj
witherward
Witherward (adj) means Opposed or working against something.
adj
1
Opposed or working against something.
"Such a witherward and rotten friend she was."
2
Facing the other way and unfriendly.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English witherward, from Old English wiþerweard (“contrary, adverse, hostile”), from Proto-West Germanic *wiþraward, from Proto-Germanic *wiþrawardaz (“contrary, adverse, in opposition”); equivalent to wither (“against”) plus -ward. It is cognate with Old High German widarwart (“witherward”), German widerwärtig (“adverse, repulsive”), and Gothic ??????????? (wiþrawairþs, “witherward”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of witherward?
"witherward" (adj) means opposed or working against something.
What are the different meanings of witherward?
"witherward" has 2 main meanings: 1. Opposed or working against something; 2. Facing the other way and unfriendly.
