Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unseemly
Adjective
/ʌnˈsiːmli/
Definition
Not proper or appropriate; inappropriate or indecorous behavior or actions.
Examples
- Her unseemly outburst at the ceremony shocked everyone present.
- He wore an unseemly outfit to the formal wedding, drawing disapproving looks from the guests.
- It is unseemly to speak loudly in a quiet library.
Meaning
Unseemly refers to actions or manners that are not fitting or suitable, often causing embarrassment or discomfort due to their lack of decorum.
Synonyms
- Improper
- Inappropriate
- Indecorous
- Unsuitable
- Unbecoming
