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Untoward

/əntuˈɔrd/
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(adj) Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.

The congressman has been in the spotlight ever since his untoward remarks about African Americans.
Tom swore that he wasn't involved in anything untoward.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The police confirmed that nothing ____ had happened during the night and that the area remained safe for everyone today.

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