Definition of unseemly Unseemly

/ʌnsiˈmli/ - [unseemlee] - un•seem•ly

We found 5 definitions of unseemly from 4 different sources.

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What does unseemly mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

unseemly - 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"
  indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, untoward
  improper not appropriate for a purpose or occasion; "said all the wrong things"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • unseemly (a.)
    Not seemly; unbecoming; indecent.
  • unseemly (adv.)
    In an unseemly manner.

Part of speech

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  • unseemly, adjective.

Pronunciation

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