ADJ [ADJ n]横生枝节的;意外的 If you say that something untoward happens, you mean that something happens that is unexpected and causes difficulties. 横生枝节的;意外的 [formal]
The surveyor's report didn't highlight anything untoward.
勘测员的报告没有指明有任何麻烦问题。
Tampering with a single enzyme can lead to untoward effects elsewhere.