Unseemly synonyms

ŭn-sēm'lē

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indelicate
Slightly at odds with established standards of propriety; somewhat improper, offensive, or coarse:
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improper
Not suitable for or consistent with the purpose or circumstances; poorly adapted; unfit
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naughty
Immoral, sexually provocative; now in weakened sense, risqué, cheeky. [from 19th c.]
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indecorous
Lacking propriety or decorum.
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rude
Undeveloped or uncivilized; primitive:
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unbecoming
Not appropriate or suited to one's appearance, status, character, etc.; unattractive, indecorous, etc.
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inept
Not suitable to the purpose; unfit
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ill-advised
Showing or resulting from a lack of sound advice or careful consideration; unwise
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vulgar
Characterized by a lack of culture, refinement, taste, restraint, sensitivity, etc.; coarse; crude; boorish
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tawdry
(Of character, behavior, situations, etc.) Unseemly, base, shameful.
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cheap
Charging low prices:
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poor (related)
Not adequate in quality or quantity; inferior:
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boorish
The definition of boorish is rude and ill-mannered.
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coarse
Lacking in refinement or good taste; vulgar; crude
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crude
Being in a natural state.
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distasteful
Unpleasant to taste
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inappropriate
The definition of inappropriate is someone or something that is not within the bounds of what is considered appropriate or socially acceptable.
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indecent
Of speech, that it is crude and offensive, typically in a sexual manner.
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inelegant
Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
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offensive
Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
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rough
Lacking polish or finesse:
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solecistic
Pertaining to or involving any solecism.
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unbefitting
Not befitting; not appropriate to.
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unseasonable
Coming, said, etc. at the wrong time; untimely; inopportune
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appropriate (antonym)
Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.
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due (antonym)
Expected or scheduled, especially appointed to arrive:
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proper (antonym)
Suitable.
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seemly (antonym)
Pleasing in appearance; fair; handsome
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fitting (antonym)
The definition of fitting is something appropriate or expected.
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suited (antonym)
(Games) Being of the same suit. Used of cards:
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immodest
Not modest
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untoward
(Obs.) Awkward; clumsy
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inapt
Not apt; not suitable; inappropriate
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incongruous
Not in keeping with what is correct, proper, or logical; inappropriate:
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malapropos
At an awkward or improper time or place; inopportune; inappropriate
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unapt
Not likely or liable.
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unfit
In products law, not qualified or unsuitable for a particular use or purpose.
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out-of-line
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usual (related)
Commonly encountered, experienced, or observed:
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agree (related)
Not suited to circumstances
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uncomely
Not comely.
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undignified (related)
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injudicious (related)
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unceremonious (related)
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unwarrantable (related)
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incautious (related)
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unconscionable (related)
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Unseemly 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.

  • He induced these to unite in opposing the Lutheran heresy on condition that the pope would issue a decree providing for some of the most needed reforms. There was to be no more financial oppression on the part of the clergy, and no unseemly payments for performing the church services.

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