untoward

UK
/ˌʌnˈtɔːd/
US
/ˌʌnˈtɔrd/

Übersetzungen

untowardadjektiv
more untoward
Komp.
most untoward
Super.
UK
/ˌʌnˈtɔːd/
US
/ˌʌnˈtɔrd/
Untoward weather conditions delayed the flight.
Des conditions météorologiques défavorables ont retardé le vol.
His untoward remark disrupted the meeting.
Son commentaire inopportun a perturbé la réunion.
The untoward students made it hard to keep order in class.
Les élèves rétifs rendaient difficile le maintien de l'ordre en classe.
untowardadverb
UK
/ʌnˈtəʊ.əd/
US
/ʌnˈtoʊ.ɚd/
Archaic; now rare. Historically used to mean “toward; in the direction of.”
versArchaïque.
He came untoward me with a friendly greeting.
Il est venu vers moi avec un salut amical.

Definitionen

untowardadjektiv
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
The meeting was going smoothly until an untoward comment disrupted the discussion.
Difficult to guide, manage, or work with; unruly or stubborn.
The untoward behavior of the students made the teacher's job quite challenging.
Unfavorable or adverse.
The flight was delayed due to untoward weather conditions.
untowardadverb
Toward; in the direction of (archaic).
He came untoward me with a friendly greeting.