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unseemly

un·seem·ly

unseemly

 
 
pronunciation:
uhn sim li
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous.
He punched the man for making an unseemly remark about his wife.
synonyms:
improper, inappropriate, indecent, indecorous
antonyms:
decorous, seemly
similar words:
inept, objectionable, off-color, out of place, shameful, shameless, tasteless, unbecoming, undesirable, unsuitable, vulgar
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part of speech: adverb
definition: in an unseemly manner.
antonyms:
seemly
derivation: unseemliness (n.)