Something that is inappropriate or unacceptable behavior is unseemly. It's a gentler, somewhat nicer word for "inappropriate" than its synonyms, the "in" words: "indecent, indecorous, indelicate, inelegant, inept" — well, you get the idea.
What does unseemly mean?
(Entry 1 of 2) : not seemly: such as. a : not according with established standards of good form or taste unseemly bickering. b : not suitable for time or place : inappropriate, unseasonable.
How do you use unseemly?
Unseemly in a Sentence ?
- William acted in an unseemly manner when he wore his pajamas to his mother's funeral.
- According to psychiatrists, child predators have an unseemly interest in young people.
- It will look unseemly if you file an insurance claim on the day your husband is murdered.
