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Another word for unseemly

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Adjective

  1. Not in keeping with conventional mores

    Idioms:
    See also:

    usual

  2. Not suited to circumstances

    Idioms:
    See also:

    usual

    agree

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Another word for unseemly

Modifier

  1. In bad taste; said of conduct

  2. In bad taste; said of things

    See also:

    improper

    poor

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Sentence Examples

  • Every face bore almost the same smile, expressing unseemly thoughts about the women.

  • The object was to injure Bismarck's reputation, and a very unseemly dispute ensued.

  • The temple rules do not apply to synagogues, however, and unseemly conduct in them is liable only to civil action.

  • Going in state to Ascot the queen was hissed by some ladies as her carriage drove on to the course, and two peeresses, one of them a Tory duchess, were openly accused of this unseemly act.

  • Normally it was Josh who showered her with wisdom, and it was somehow unseemly for this newcomer to take up where Josh had left off.

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