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unseemly

adjective adverb

Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
NS
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.

    “He was drunk and made some very unseemly comments.”

adverb

  1. In an unseemly manner.

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Example Sentences

He was drunk and made some very unseemly comments.

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