un
seem
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behaving in a manner that is impolite and not in accordance with the situation
- The unseemly comments made during the meeting caused discomfort among the team members.
- His loud and disruptive behavior at the formal dinner was considered unseemly by the other guests.
- His choice to criticize his colleagues in front of clients was deemed unseemly and unprofessional.
- The unseemly joke he made in front of the children was quickly met with disapproval.
- Her unseemly display of anger in public was unexpected and made everyone uneasy.