— 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 behavior.
2. inappropriate for time or place: an unseemly hour.
adv.
3. in an unseemly manner.
[ 1250-1300; ME; see UN- 1 , SEEMLY ]
Syn. 1. unbefitting, inappropriate. See improper .