KJV Dictionary Definition: untoward

untoward

UNTO'WARD, a.

1. Froward; perverse; refractory; not easily guided or taught. Acts 2.

2. Awkward; ungraceful; as untoward words.

3. Inconvenient; troublesome; unmanageable; as an untoward vow.

untowardness

UNTO'WARDNESS, n. Awkwardness; frowardness; perverseness.