not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; was buried with indecent haste; indecorous behavior; language unbecoming to a lady; unseemly to use profanity; moved to curb their untoward ribaldry

[ Syn: indecent , indecorous , unbecoming , uncomely , unseemly ]

contrary to your interests or welfare; adverse circumstances; made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions

[ Syn: adverse , inauspicious ]