unseemliness
/ n'si:mlinis/
Definition
Noun: A quality or state of being improper, inappropriate, or not in accordance with accepted standards of behavior or good taste. It refers to something that is offensive to one's sense of what is decent or fitting.
Usage
"Unseemliness" is used to describe the quality of an action, behavior, or situation that is considered improper or unbecoming. It often carries a connotation of being offensive to social or moral propriety. - It is typically used in formal or literary contexts. - It often describes public behavior, official conduct, or situations that violate social norms.
Examples
- The unseemliness of their public argument embarrassed everyone at the party.
- Critics focused on the unseemliness of the politician accepting such a large gift from a lobbyist.
- There was a general sense of unseemliness about celebrating so soon after the tragedy.
Advanced Usage
- "The unseemliness of it all": A phrase used to express disapproval of the overall improper nature of a situation.
- He was struck by the unseemliness of it all—the lavish party in the midst of a financial crisis.
Variants and Related Words
- Unseemly (adj): Improper; not in keeping with accepted standards.
- It would be unseemly to discuss business at a funeral.
Synonyms
- Impropriety
- Indecorum
- Inappropriateness
- Indecency
- Unfittingness
Antonyms
- Seemliness
- Propriety
- Decorum
- Appropriateness
- Decency
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Avert one's eyes from the unseemliness": To deliberately avoid looking at something considered improper or offensive.
- The guests averted their eyes from the unseemliness of the host's drunken behavior.
Noun
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a lack of consideration for others
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