unseemly
5 synonyms and 5 antonyms for unseemly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not fitting proper standards of behaviour or decorum; improper.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use unseemly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unseemly behaviour
unseemly haste
in unseemly fashion
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."
Full origin of unseemly →Frequently asked questions
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.".
