in a way that is not convenient or pleasant: To tell stories untowardly about your clients would be bad for business.

not expected, not convenient, or not suitable: I was nervous about what he might do, but nothing untoward happened.

2 meanings: 1. in an untoward manner 2. → an archaic word for untoward.... Click for more definitions.

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective untowardly. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

adjective · unfavorable or unfortunate: Untoward circumstances forced him into bankruptcy. · improper: untoward social behavior. · Archaic. froward; perverse.

The adjective untoward describes something offensive or inappropriate, like the rumors of untoward behavior that can shatter a Hollywood icon's reputation.

​unusual and unexpected, and usually unpleasant. That's the plan—unless anything untoward happens. He had noticed nothing untoward.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb untowardly. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

1. characterized by misfortune, disaster, or annoyance 2. not auspicious; adverse; unfavourable 3. unseemly or improper 4. out of the ordinary; out of the way