noun
- the quality of being inappropriate, improper, or unseemly
- the quality of being unfortunate or unfavorable
Usage: formal
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
Examples
- The untowardness of his behavior at the formal dinner shocked the guests.
- She was concerned about the untowardness of discussing personal matters in public.
- The untowardness of the weather ruined their outdoor wedding plans.
- His comments showed a complete lack of awareness of their untowardness.
- The untowardness of the circumstances made it impossible to proceed with the original plan.
- They were surprised by the untowardness of the timing for such an announcement.