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unseemly

[uhn-seem-lee] / ʌnˈsim li /


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Green co-leader Ross Greer accused opponents of "nasty and unseemly" attacks.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

After unwisely divulging the unseemly conversation to Ruth, Leigh moves to defense: “He’s not an adult. He’s an actor.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Which also means that the ways this TikTok deal benefits more unseemly actors aren’t earning proper skepticism from the authorities.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2026

The honorable pursuit of “prosecuting high officials who did something wrong” must not be confused with unseemly “retaliation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

“Oh, Beth, he’s sent you...” began Amy, gesticulating with unseemly energy, but she got no further, for Jo quenched her by slamming down the window.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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