UNSEEMLY

indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untoward

(adjective) not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; “was buried with indecent haste”; “indecorous behavior”; “language unbecoming to a lady”; “unseemly to use profanity”; “moved to curb their untoward ribaldry”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unseemly (comparative unseemlier, superlative unseemliest)

Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.

Antonyms

• seemly

Adverb

unseemly (comparative more unseemly, superlative most unseemly)

In an unseemly manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Un*seem"ly, a.

Definition: Not seemly; unbecoming; indecent. An unseemly outbreak of temper. Hawthorne.

Un*seem"ly, adv.

Definition: In an unseemly manner.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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