unseemly

🇬🇧 UK/.ʌn'si:mli/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Not appropriate or proper according to accepted social standards; indecorous

不得体的;不合适的;有失体统的

adv.

In a manner that is not appropriate or proper

不得体地;不合适地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
unnot, reversal
+
seemother
+
lyin the manner of
=unseemly

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His unseemly behaviour at the funeral was criticized by everyone present.

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