unseemly

ˈʌnsiːmli

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking in propriety or good taste

“She thought it was unseemly for a politician to be so reckless with public funds.”

2. noun

an action or behavior that is considered unbecoming or improper

“His unseemly behavior at the party caused a scene.”

Synonyms

  • improper
  • unbecoming
  • unseem
  • unseemliness

Antonyms

  • decorous
  • proper
  • respectable
  • seemly