- unseemly adv
- "Your trousers have come apart!" was Tom's unseemly comment, which had us all in stitches.
English expressions. 2014.
unseemly adv
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Unseemly — Un*seem ly, adv. In an unseemly manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
unseemly — [un sēm′lē] adj. not seemly; not decent or proper; unbecoming; indecorous adv. in an unseemly manner SYN. IMPROPER unseemliness n … English World dictionary
unseemly — unseemliness, n. /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… … Universalium
unseemly — un•seem•ly [[t]ʌnˈsim li[/t]] adj., li•er, li•est, adv. 1) not seemly; not in keeping with accepted standards of taste or proper form 2) inappropriate for time or place 3) in an unseemly manner • Etymology: 1250–1300 un•seem′li•ness, n. syn: See… … From formal English to slang
seam n — darn n, unseemly adv … English expressions
stitch n — sash n, unseemly adv … English expressions
below — adv 1. under, beneath, underneath, Dial. neath; down, downward or downwards, netherward; low, on the ground; underlying, subjacent, on the bottom; underground, belowground, belowdecks, submerged, downstairs, Chiefly Brit. below stairs. 2. on… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
beneath — adv 1. under, below, underneath, Dial. neath; underlying, subjacent, on the bottom, on the ground; underground, belowground, belowdecks, submerged, downstairs, Chiefly Brit. below stairs. prep 2. below, under, further down, underneath, lower than … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
improper — improperly, adv. improperness, n. /im prop euhr/, adj. 1. not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. 2. not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners,… … Universalium
improper — im•prop•er [[t]ɪmˈprɒp ər[/t]] adj. 1) not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, or correct: drew improper conclusions[/ex] 2) not in accordance with propriety or regulations: improper conduct[/ex] 3) abnormal; irregular • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
