Associations to the word «Uncomely»

Wiktionary

UNCOMELY, adjective. Not comely.
UNCOMELY, adverb. In an uncomely way; inappropriately, unappealingly.

Dictionary definition

UNCOMELY, adjective. Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry".

Wise words

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