Synonyms & related words for unseemly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unseemly — including indecorous, unbecoming, indecent, untoward, unbefitting, undignified. 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 unseemly

Explore words related to unseemly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include uncomely, indecorousness, unseemliness, unbecomingly, indign, indecorum, improperness, distasteful. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unseemly

Common synonyms for unseemly include indecorous, unbecoming, indecent, untoward, unbefitting, undignified, inappropriate, indelicate — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unseemly come from?

The word unseemly breaks down into one root of Old Norse origin: the root seem-, from Old Norse soema (“befit”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.