The meaning of Unseemly

adjective

Unwise or not carefully considered

adjective

Not having or showing good manners; rude.

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It would have been impolite to refuse

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Rude; not polite

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Not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty.

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The improper use of public funds

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Being against a law or a rule; dishonest or illegal

Usage examples:

The treasurer denied accepting any improper payments., an improper choice of words, if handled impr…

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Dishonest, and not allowed by a rule or by law

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The cropland may have been polluted because of improper use of pesticides and fertilizers., imprope…

adjective

Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.

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There are penalties for inappropriate behaviour

adjective

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

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A pub crawl with sundry indecorous adventures

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Behaving badly or rudely

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Having or showing a lack of sensitive understanding or tact.

Usage examples:

Forgive me asking an indelicate question, but how are you off for money?

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Having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain private or secret.

Usage examples:

They have been embarrassed by indiscreet friends

adjective

Not careful in saying or doing things that should be kept secret

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It was indiscreet of you to mention the party – she hasn’t been invited.

adjective

Saying or doing things that tell people things that should be secret or that embarrass people

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In an indiscreet moment, the president let his genuine opinions be known., indiscreet about they ha…

adjective

(especially of clothing or a colour) not flattering.

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An unbecoming striped sundress

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Not suitable or acceptable

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Such conduct is unbecoming to an official.

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Not appropriate; unsuitable.

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Unbefitting conduct

adjective

Appearing foolish and unseemly; lacking in dignity.

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An undignified exit

adjective

Making you look silly and lose people's respect, especially because of not being controlled, serious, or calm

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There was an undignified scramble for seats on the train., we felt it would be undignified to respo…

adjective

Not fitting or suitable; unbecoming.

Usage examples:

Certain occupations were held unfitting for baptized believers

verb

Make (something or someone) unsuitable; disqualify.

Usage examples:

They say that we are trying to give poor children tastes which will only unfit them for a life of h…

adjective

Not appropriate to or behaving like a gentleman.

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An ungentlemanly lack of sportsmanship

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(of a man's behaviour) not polite and not behaving well towards other people

Usage examples:

He was sent off the pitch for ungentlemanly conduct.

adjective

Not appropriate for or typical of a well-bred, decorous woman.

Usage examples:

Sharon gave an unladylike snort

adjective

Not graceful or polite, or not behaving in a way that is thought to be socially acceptable for a woman

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She was sweating in a most unladylike manner.

adjective

Not processed to remove impurities or unwanted elements.

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Unrefined sugar

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In a natural state, without having been through a chemical or industrial process to remove unwanted parts; not refined

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Unrefined sugar

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Not fitting or appropriate.

Usage examples:

The display is unsuitable for young children

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Not right for a particular person, situation, or occasion

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Parts of this movie may be unsuitable for children.

adjective

Not deserving respect or attention.

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He was unworthy of trust and unfit to hold office

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Not deserving respect, admiration, or support

Usage examples:

I put all unworthy thoughts out of my mind., the theory was unworthy of serious attention., a pract…