Propitious and Untoward

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Propitious adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

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Untoward is an antonym for propitious.

Untoward adjective - Opposed to one's interests.

Usage example: achieved great success as an artist despite growing up in a very untoward milieu

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Propitious is an antonym for untoward.

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

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

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

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