unseemly

== English == === Alternative forms === unsemely (archaic) === Etymology === From Middle English unsemli, probably a partial calque of Old Norse úsǽmiligr (“unseemly”); equivalent to un- +‎ seemly. Cognate with Icelandic ósæmileg (“offensive”), Norwegian usømmelig (“unseemly”), Danish usømmelig (“unseemly”), German unziemlich. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === unseemly (comparative unseemlier, superlative unseemliest) Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste. Synonyms: unbecoming, indecorous Antonym: seemly ==== Related terms ==== unseemliness ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== inappropriate === Adverb === unseemly (comparative more unseemly, superlative most unseemly) In an unseemly manner. Synonyms: immorally, improperly, indecently; see also Thesaurus:unvirtuously