Synonyms & related words for uncomely

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of uncomely — including unbecoming, unlovely, unattractive, unsightly, unbefitting, inelegant. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to uncomely

Explore words related to uncomely — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include unseemly, indecorous, indecent, untoward, unbecomingly, unappealingly, indecorousness, ungraceful. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for uncomely

Common synonyms for uncomely include unbecoming, unlovely, unattractive, unsightly, unbefitting, inelegant, unpleasing, unhandsome — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does uncomely come from?

The word uncomely breaks down into 3 roots of Old English origin: un-, from Old English un (“not”); come, from Old English cyme (“fitting, seemly, beautiful”); and -ly, from Old English lic (“having the quality of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.