Genteel and Untoward

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Genteel adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Untoward is an antonym for genteel.

Nearby Word: genteelly

Untoward adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

Usage example: unfortunately, one of the symptoms of dementia can be a tendency to make untoward and often shocking remarks

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Genteel is an antonym for untoward.

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Untoward and Genteel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/genteel/untoward

Genteel & Untoward. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/genteel/untoward>.

Untoward or Genteel. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/genteel/untoward.

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