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unseemly

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un·seem·ly  (n-sml)
adj. un·seem·li·er, un·seem·li·est
1. Not in accord with accepted standards of good taste; grossly improper. See Synonyms at improper.
2. Not suited to the circumstances; inappropriate.
adv.
In an improper or inappropriate manner.

un·seemli·ness n.

unseemly [ʌnˈsiːmlɪ]
adj
1. not in good style or taste; unbecoming
2. Obsolete unattractive
adv
Rare in an unseemly manner
unseemliness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.unseemlyunseemly - 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"
improper - not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course"

unseemly
adjective improper, inappropriate, unsuitable, out of place, undignified, disreputable, unbecoming, unrefined, out of keeping, discreditable, indelicate, in poor taste, indecorous, unbefitting It would be unseemly for judges to receive pay increases.
becoming, seemly, fitting, appropriate, suitable, acceptable, proper, refined, decorous
Translations
unseemly [ʌnˈsiːmlɪ] ADJ (gen) → mal visto; [behaviour] → impropio, indecoroso
unseemly [ʌnˈsiːmli] adjinconvenant(e)
unseemly
unseemly [ʌnˈsiːmlɪ] adj (pej) → sconveniente, indecoroso/a
unseemly [ʌnˈsiːmlɪ] adj (pej) → sconveniente, indecoroso/a


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As for the scandal that would befall the Circular Class if the frivolous and unseemly conduct of the Women were imputed to them, and as to the consequent subversion of the Constitution, the Female Sex could not be expected to give a thought to these considerations.
Possibly in a land of misrule like Thessaly he may be welcomed at first, and the unseemly narrative of his escape will be regarded by the inhabitants as an amusing tale.
Philip saw that he felt he had asked an unseemly question.
 
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