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unseemly
[uhn-seem-lee]
adjective
not seemly; not in keeping with established standards of taste or proper form; unbecoming or indecorous in appearance, speech, conduct, etc..
an unseemly act; unseemly behavior.
Synonyms: ,inappropriate for time or place.
an unseemly hour.
adverb
in an unseemly manner.
unseemly
/ ʌˈːɪ /
adjective
not in good style or taste; unbecoming
obsoleteunattractive
adverb
rarein an unseemly manner
Other 51Թ Forms
- unseemliness noun
- ܲˈԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Noah Smith, writer of the Noahpinion Substack, said Trump's highly lucrative foray into cryptocurrencies - as unseemly as it has been - may have freed him from depending on Musk to carry out his will.
Some of this unseemly grift, including the possible new Qatar Force One, was made easier by the highest court in the land, which has allowed our government to operate according to the lowest standards.
That’s how power obfuscates unseemly machinations: by claiming to be doing the opposite.
Many, including Hutchins’ widower Matthew, felt that Baldwin‘s refusal to acknowledge any responsibility in Hutchins’ death has been both disingenuous and unseemly.
Landlords have shown a willingness to try tenants they might have once deemed unseemly.
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