Unseemly Synonyms and Antonyms

ŭn-sēm'lē

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Synonyms for Unseemly

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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immodest
Not modest
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indecent
Not proper and fitting; unseemly; improper
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unbefitting
Not befitting; not appropriate to.
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untoward
(Obs.) Awkward; clumsy
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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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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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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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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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unseasonable
Coming, said, etc. at the wrong time; untimely; inopportune
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uncomely
Not comely.
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Antonyms for Unseemly

proper
Specially adapted or suitable to a specific purpose or specific conditions; appropriate
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due
Expected or scheduled, especially appointed to arrive:
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appropriate
Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.
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seemly
Pleasing in appearance; fair; handsome
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fitting
The definition of fitting is something appropriate or expected.
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suited
(Games) Being of the same suit. Used of cards:
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Words Related to Unseemly

poor
Not adequate in quality or quantity; inferior:
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usual
Commonly encountered, experienced, or observed:
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agree
Not suited to circumstances
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Unseemly Sentence Examples

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

  • Willie looked grumpy; an unseemly display of emotion.

  • Felix was ambivalent about her publishing; he felt it was unseemly for a woman.

  • And with my apologies for jumping the gun in such an unseemly manner.

  • 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.

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