untoward

Adjective
  1. Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society (synset 301887000)
    "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
    similar to: improper - not suitable or right or appropriate
    same as: indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly
  2. Contrary to your interests or welfare (synset 301000455)
    "adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"
    similar to: unfavorable, unfavourable - not encouraging or approving or pleasing
    same as: adverse, inauspicious

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