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- DictionaryUn·seem·ly/ˌənˈsēmlē/
adjective
- 1. (of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate: "an unseemly squabble"
The meaning of UNSEEMLY is not seemly. How to use unseemly in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Unseemly.
Synonyms for UNSEEMLY: inappropriate, unsuitable, improper, wrong, incorrect, unhappy, unfit, unfortunate; Antonyms of UNSEEMLY: appropriate, proper, suitable, right, correct, fitting, happy, becoming.
not seemly; not in keeping with established standards of taste or proper form; unbecoming or indecorous in appearance, speech, conduct, etc.: an unseemly act; unseemly behavior. Synonyms: unbefitting, inappropriate. inappropriate for time or place: an unseemly hour.
adjective. formal uk / ʌnˈsiːm.li / us / ʌnˈsiːm.li / Add to word list. not seemly (= socially suitable and polite) Synonyms. indecent. indecorous formal. unbecoming. Opposites. decent. seemly old-fashioned. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Unsuitable and unacceptable. amiss. be in bad, poor, the worst possible, etc. taste idiom.
Something that is inappropriate or unacceptable behavior is unseemly. It's a gentler, somewhat nicer word for "inappropriate" than its synonyms, the "in" words: "indecent, indecorous, indelicate, inelegant, inept" — well, you get the idea.
adjective. formal us / ʌnˈsiːm.li / uk / ʌnˈsiːm.li / Add to word list. not seemly (= socially suitable and polite) Synonyms. indecent. indecorous formal. unbecoming. Opposites. decent. seemly old-fashioned. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Unsuitable and unacceptable. amiss. be in bad, poor, the worst possible, etc. taste idiom.
What is unseemly reflects badly on one's manners or morals: an unseemly outburst; married in unseemly haste. Improper often refers to unethical conduct, a breach of etiquette, or morally offensive behavior: improper business practices; improper behavior at the dinner table.
Unseemly Definition. Not seemly; not decent or proper; unbecoming; indecorous. Not in accord with accepted standards of decency or morality. Not suited to the circumstances; inappropriate. Took an unseemly amount of time to complete the project. Unattractive; unsightly.
If you say that someone's behaviour is unseemly, you disapprove of it because it is not polite or not suitable for a particular situation or occasion. [ literary , disapproval ] It would be unseemly for judges to receive pay increases when others are struggling.
Definition of unseemly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
