English to French Meaning of untoward - fâcheux

Untoward :

fâcheux

adjective

désobéissant, réfractaire, indiscipliné, intraitable, fâcheux, mal, malicieux, démoniaque, vilain, négatif, défavorable, répugnant, lourdaud, gênant, couvert de mauvaises herbes, disgracieux, gauche, peu propice, mauvais augure

Untoward :: fâcheux

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Definitions of untoward in English

Adjective(1) not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society(2) contrary to your interests or welfare

Examples of untoward in English

(1) People roamed the streets, drove their cars, popped into a cafe for a coffee - nothing visibly untoward or unusual.(2) According to the organisers, no untoward incident happened during the five-day exposition.(3) She has also proposed, however, that untoward effects may emerge when this blending is absent.(4) The head teachers reported no untoward problems on Friday, with results e-mailed through to the schools on schedule.(5) Unfortunately, prognostic error may have untoward effects on both patient care and social policy.(6) Any untoward effects appear first in this sensitive age group.(7) I myself have felt no untoward effects, other than glowing in the dark and having x-ray vision in one eye.(8) It was the only untoward incident in an otherwise sportingly contested local derby.(9) I assumed this untoward behaviour indicated that we had previously met.(10) Detectives would also like to hear from anyone who may have noticed anything untoward around the train station at any time.(11) Aside from a few bemused looks from passers-by and a few words with the police, nothing untoward happened.(12) Besides the huge medical waste, the untoward effects of using antibiotics is increasing rapidly.(13) She had been referred for the scan as she has a hearing problem, and the doctor wanted to check that there was nothing untoward going on inside her skull.(14) The animals did not show any untoward effect during the trial and post trial phases.(15) He claimed that he went to the flat in August but denied anything untoward took place and he said the second incident was entirely consensual.(16) The problem becomes more complicated when any untoward incident takes place in the Srinagar city or its vicinity.

(1) untouchable ::

intouchable

Synonyms

Adjective

1. inconvenient ::

incommode

2. improper ::

non conforme

3. uncomely ::

laid

4. adverse ::

négatif

Antonyms

1. amenable ::

souple

2. compliant ::

conforme

3. docile ::

docile

4. obedient ::

obéissant

5. submissive ::

soumis

6. tractable ::

docile

Different Forms

untoward

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