单词	untoward
释义	untowardun‧to‧ward /ˌʌntəˈwɔːd $ ˌʌnˈtɔːrd/ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINuntoward Origin: 1500-1600 toward ‘obedient’ (15-18 centuries) Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Another factor causing untoward proliferation of spreadsheet files is the need to analyse the same information in different ways. But Mr Abbell is adamant that he is doing nothing untoward. If the youths showed signs of any untoward behaviour the loosing of this magnificent animal should be sufficient deterrent. She was so concerned about her unborn baby, she usually over-reacted to any untoward symptom. The band were very supportive and they knew they didn't have to do anything untoward. The case is made slightly untoward by the fact that both Mrs Cons-Boutboul and her former son-in-law were at one time barristers. We were confident of our place in it and of our ability if not to predict at least to handle any untoward eventualities. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► anything/nothing untoward  I walked past but didn’t notice anything untoward. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► nothing untoward  A brief search was made but they found nothing untoward. formal unexpected, unusual, or not wantedanything/nothing untoward I walked past but didn’t notice anything untoward.
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