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Synonyms of unseemly

14 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for unseemly is indecorous. Other synonyms of unseemly are unbecoming, immorally, improperly, indecently and illicitly. The opposite of unseemly is seemly.

Synonyms and similar words for unseemly

adjectiveInconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.

adverbIn an unseemly manner.

  • immorallyIn an immoral manner, not morally, wrongly.
  • improperlyIn an improper manner; not properly.
  • indecentlyIn an indecent manner.
  • illicitlyIn an illicit manner; illegally, immorally, or inappropriately.
  • immodestlyIn an immodest manner.
  • incontinentlyIn an incontinent manner; without restraint, or without due restraint.
  • reprehensiblyIn a reprehensible manner.
  • unchastelyIn an unchaste manner.
  • unvirtuouslyIn an unvirtuous manner.
  • wickedlyIn a wicked manner.
  • wrongfullyIn a wrongful manner; unjustly.
  • wronglyIn violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner...

Opposite of unseemly

adjectiveInconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.

  • seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.

Meaning of unseemly

  1. adjective Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.
  2. adverb In an unseemly manner.

Full definition of unseemly

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Questions about synonyms of unseemly

What is another word for unseemly?
Unseemly has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as indecorous, unbecoming, immorally, improperly, indecently, illicitly, immodestly and incontinently.
What is the opposite of unseemly?
The opposite of unseemly is seemly.
What does unseemly mean?
Unseemly means inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.

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