uncomely

== English == === Etymology 1 === From Middle English uncomli, uncomelich, uncumelich, unkumelich, equivalent to un- +‎ comely. ==== Adjective ==== uncomely (comparative uncomelier, superlative uncomeliest) Homely; unattractive. ===== Derived terms ===== === Etymology 2 === From Middle English uncomly, uncomli, from the adjective (see above). ==== Adverb ==== uncomely (comparative more uncomely, superlative most uncomely) In an uncomely way; inappropriately, unappealingly. === References === James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Uncomely”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume X, Part 1 (Ti–U), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 92, column 1.