Unseemly synonyms and antonyms
ŭn-sēm'lē
Category:
Part of speech:
Slightly at odds with established standards of propriety; somewhat improper, offensive, or coarse:
Not suitable for or consistent with the purpose or circumstances; poorly adapted; unfit
Not suitable; unfit; inappropriate.
Lacking propriety or decorum.
Undeveloped or uncivilized; primitive:
Not appropriate or suited to one's appearance, status, character, etc.; unattractive, indecorous, etc.
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Not suitable to the purpose; unfit
Showing or resulting from a lack of sound advice or careful consideration; unwise
Characterized by a lack of culture, refinement, taste, restraint, sensitivity, etc.; coarse; crude; boorish
Charging low prices:
poor (related)
Not adequate in quality or quantity; inferior:
The definition of boorish is rude and ill-mannered.
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Lacking in refinement or good taste; vulgar; crude
Being in a natural state.
Unpleasant to taste
The definition of inappropriate is someone or something that is not within the bounds of what is considered appropriate or socially acceptable.
Of speech, that it is crude and offensive, typically in a sexual manner.
Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
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Lacking polish or finesse:
solecistic
Pertaining to or involving any solecism.
Not befitting; not appropriate to.
Coming, said, etc. at the wrong time; untimely; inopportune
appropriate (antonym)
due (antonym)
Expected or scheduled, especially appointed to arrive:
proper (antonym)
Suitable.
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seemly (antonym)
Pleasing in appearance; fair; handsome
fitting (antonym)
The definition of fitting is something appropriate or expected.
suited (antonym)
(Games) Being of the same suit. Used of cards:
Not modest
(Obs.) Awkward; clumsy
Not apt; not suitable; inappropriate
Not in keeping with what is correct, proper, or logical; inappropriate:
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At an awkward or improper time or place; inopportune; inappropriate
Not likely or liable.
In products law, not qualified or unsuitable for a particular use or purpose.
out-of-line
usual (related)
Commonly encountered, experienced, or observed:
agree (related)
Not suited to circumstances
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undignified (related)
injudicious (related)
unceremonious (related)
unwarrantable (related)
incautious (related)
unconscionable (related)
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