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unseemly

un·seem·ly [ un smlee ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not in good taste: contrary to accepted standards of good taste or appropriate behavior

2. inconvenient: occurring at an inconvenient time or place



adverb 
Definition:
 
in unseemly manner: in an improper or inappropriate manner


un·seem·li·ness noun
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