unseemly

unseemly
/un seem"lee/, adj., unseemlier, unseemliest, adv. adj.
1. 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.
2. inappropriate for time or place: an unseemly hour.
adv.
3. in an unseemly manner.
[1250-1300; ME; see UN-1, SEEMLY]
Syn. 1. unbefitting, inappropriate. See improper.

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