untoward

Example Sentences

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I hadn’t forgotten the accusing look Miss Buckner had given me when she saw me with the petty cash—as if I had been doing something untoward, soliciting favors from Mr. Haber.

From Literature

He has two working parents with education and access to all the information in the world and nothing that untoward might happen to his individual children.

From BBC

There is no suggestion there is anything untoward, and the deals have all been carried out within the rules.

From BBC

“I assure you both that there was nothing untoward. I take full responsibility for any tarnish to your son’s purity.”

From Literature

Is she doing something untoward with his money?

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