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as in rebellious
given to resisting authority or another's control
tried to reason with the untoward child
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as in uncontrollable
given to resisting control or discipline by others
a program for untoward teenagers that is designed to give them the kind of discipline that their parents were unable or unwilling to administer
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as in adverse
opposed to one's interests
achieved great success as an artist despite growing up in a very untoward milieu
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
unfortunately, one of the symptoms of dementia can be a tendency to make untoward and often shocking remarks
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Recent Examples of untoward
And the ratios in the new box have the right numbers—no untoward gaps to reduce your forward momentum.
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Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 26 Jan. 2023
Emmy Rose took a moment to think about how many of her grandmother’s songs accuse her husband, Doolittle, of untoward behavior with other women.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2022
These stories are often stitched together to hint at something untoward lurking beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022
Believing that any untoward behavior can be compartmentalized away is a mindset of the past.
—Marie-Caroline Chauvet, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022
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Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 26 Jan. 2023
Emmy Rose took a moment to think about how many of her grandmother’s songs accuse her husband, Doolittle, of untoward behavior with other women.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2022
These stories are often stitched together to hint at something untoward lurking beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022
Believing that any untoward behavior can be compartmentalized away is a mindset of the past.
—Marie-Caroline Chauvet, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022
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Tired of the toxic culture within the group, Veronica teams up with her rebellious new boyfriend, J.D. (played by Christian Slater), and things quickly spiral out of control as their plot to take down the Heathers turns deadly.Jane LaCroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Her funny dynamics with her siblings were more than relatable with Justin (David Henrie) as the smart, trustworthy kind of uptight eldest sibling, Alex, as the middle child with a rebellious spirit, and Max (Jake T. Austin) as the funny and a bit dumb younger brother.Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
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In the not-too-distant past, any car with 824 hp at its rear wheels would have been a wild ride at best, uncontrollable at worst.Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
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Societies becoming trapped in these incredibly powerful but ultimately uncontrollable information networks?Sean Illing, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024
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Is Taurine Safe? Supplemental taurine is considered very safe and isn't associated with adverse side effects, even when taken in high doses for long periods.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania estimates that, including her spending proposals, the primary deficits would increase by $1.2 trillion, and accounting for adverse economic feedback effects, primary deficits increase to $2 trillion.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Refuse to let anyone talk you into something inappropriate or expensive.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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With nowhere else to turn, Gregory calls his dad for honest advice, hoping to find one person who agrees that fighting a student’s parent would be inappropriate.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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The rebel spark in my heart, though, wasn’t completely snuffed.Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Over the past year, the conflict between rebel forces and government troops in Myanmar has brought new refugees to the settlements.Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 1 Sep. 2024
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When faced with unfavorable reviews or feedback, there is always an opportunity to learn something and make your product or service even better.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In terms of favorability, 36 percent of respondents have a favorable view of Ayotte, 15 percent have a neutral view and 45 percent have an unfavorable view of the GOP candidate.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various legal proceedings, including investigations by the DOJ and SEC related to allegations of improper billing and remuneration.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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For this vital right to be effective, election officials must be permitted to do their jobs free from improper partisan influence, physical threats, or any other conduct designed to intimidate.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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There is no line value based solely on the model but the Giants apply to a very good 236-117-10 ATS contrary indicator and this is the type of game that the Steelers traditionally haven’t been at their best under coach Mike Tomlin.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Once perceptions are framed and anchored, confirmation bias—the tendency for people to pay attention only to evidence that agrees with their perceptions and to ignore contrary information—tends to set in.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Untoward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untoward. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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