Unseemly

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsiːmli/

Definitions of unseemly

adjective not proper or appropriate; inappropriate or unsuitable

Example Sentences

A1 The children's behavior at the party was unseemly.

A2 She found his comments unseemly and offensive.

B1 The CEO's unseemly conduct led to his resignation.

B2 The gossip about their relationship was unseemly and unwarranted.

C1 The unseemly display of wealth at the charity event was criticized by many.

C2 The politician's unseemly behavior caused a scandal that tarnished his reputation.

Examples of unseemly in a Sentence

formal His unseemly behavior at the dinner party was a topic of discussion among the guests.

informal It's unseemly to talk loudly on your phone in a quiet restaurant.

slang She was acting all unseemly at the club last night.

figurative The unseemly shadows of doubt clouded her mind as she made the decision.

Grammatical Forms of unseemly

• past tense: was unseemly
• plural: unseemlies
• comparative: more unseemly
• superlative: most unseemly
• present tense: is unseemly
• future tense: will be unseemly
• perfect tense: has been unseemly
• continuous tense: is being unseemly
• singular: unseemly
• positive degree: unseemly
• infinitive: to be unseemly
• gerund: being unseemly
• participle: unseemly

Origin and Evolution of unseemly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unseemly' originated from the Old English word 'unsemlic' which means not becoming or unfitting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unseemly' has evolved to refer to something that is inappropriate, improper, or not in accordance with accepted standards of behavior or decorum.