unseemly (Meaning)
unseemly (s)
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
unseemly (a.)
Not seemly; unbecoming; indecent.
unseemly (adv.)
In an unseemly manner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of unseemly
unseemly Sentence Examples
- The politician's unseemly behavior during the debate damaged his credibility significantly.
- It is unseemly to engage in such vulgar language in public settings.
- The CEO's unseemly display of arrogance alienated his employees.
- The partygoers' unseemly revelry disturbed the peace of the neighborhood.
- The doctor's unseemly flirtation with the patient was highly unprofessional.
- The student's unseemly outburst in class disrupted the learning environment.
- Wearing shorts and a tank top to a formal dinner is considered unseemly in most social circles.
- The paparazzi's unseemly tactics to capture celebrities' attention were condemned by many.
- The unseemly haste with which the project was completed resulted in numerous errors.
- The boss's unseemly habit of gossiping about employees created a toxic work atmosphere.
FAQs About the word unseemly
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite societyNot seemly; unbecoming; indecent., In an unseemly manner.
incorrectly, unsuitably, improperly, wrongly, incongruously,inappropriately, irrelevantly,unfortunately, unsatisfactorily, unacceptably
well, suitably, properly, well, rightly, happily, right, suitably, duly, duly
The politician's unseemly behavior during the debate damaged his credibility significantly.
It is unseemly to engage in such vulgar language in public settings.
The CEO's unseemly display of arrogance alienated his employees.
The partygoers' unseemly revelry disturbed the peace of the neighborhood.
