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.
Not seemly; unbecoming; indecent.
Adjective S.
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
a.
Not seemly; unbecoming; indecent.
adv.
In an unseemly manner.
Unseemly
An unseemly outbreak of temper.
Unseemly
Not seemly; unbecoming; indecent.
In an unseemly manner.
Usage Examples
At my age it is unseemly to be pessimistic.
Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.
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Other Usage ExamplesA wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.
Everybody has a right to like or dislike anything or anyone. From a flower to a flavor to a book or a composition but it is very sad that in our country we actually fight over such things in an unseemly manner.