unseemly
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Adj — Not fitting proper standards of behaviour or decorum; improper.
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A somewhat formal or old-fashioned word, common in polite or literary contexts.
Etymology
From Middle English unsemli, from un- plus seemly, "fitting or proper."
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What does “unseemly” mean?
The word “unseemly” means not fitting proper standards of behaviour or decorum; improper. In plain terms, inappropriate or improper given the social situation.
How do you use “unseemly” in a sentence?
Here is “unseemly” used in a sentence: “His unseemly outburst embarrassed the whole family.”
What part of speech is “unseemly”?
“Unseemly” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unseemly” come from?
The word “unseemly” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unsemli, from un- plus seemly, "fitting or proper.".