unseemly

[ʌnˈsiːmli]

unseemly Definition

not appropriate or suitable; inappropriate, indecent, or improper.

Using unseemly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unseemly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It would be unseemly for a judge to become personally involved in a case.

• Example

  His behavior at the party was unseemly and embarrassing.

• Example

  The politician's comments were deemed unseemly and offensive.

• Example

  She wore an unseemly outfit to the formal event.

unseemly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unseemly

• indecent
• improper
• inappropriate
• unbecoming
• ungentlemanly

Antonyms for unseemly

• appropriate
• proper
• decent

Phrases with unseemly

• unseemly haste

  doing something too quickly or urgently in a way that is not appropriate or suitable

  Example

  The company's unseemly haste to cut costs resulted in layoffs and reduced quality.

• unseemly behavior

  actions that are inappropriate, indecent, or improper

  Example

  The coach reprimanded the player for his unseemly behavior on the field.

• unseemly conduct

  behavior that is not appropriate or suitable, often used in legal contexts

  Example

  The defendant was charged with unseemly conduct for his disruptive behavior in court.

Origins of unseemly

from un- (not) + seemly (fitting, proper)

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Summary: unseemly in Brief

'Unseemly' [ʌnˈsiːmli] means not appropriate or suitable, often referring to actions or behaviors that are indecent, improper, or embarrassing. It can also describe clothing or other things that are not fitting for a particular occasion. Examples include 'His behavior at the party was unseemly and embarrassing,' and 'She wore an unseemly outfit to the formal event.'