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Definition of: untoward
(un·tôrd′, -tōrd′) adjective
1. Causing annoyance or hindrance; vexatious.
2. Not yielding readily; refractory; perverse.
3. Obs. Uncouth; ungraceful. See synonyms under PERVERSE.
—un·to′ward·ly adverb
—un·to′ward·ness noun
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