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unseemly

[uhn-seem-lee] / ʌnˈsim li /


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Unseemly as the deal appears from many angles, it hasn’t kept Tesla’s stock from soaring, and Musk made a persuasive enough case that solar energy remains a plausible long-term bet for the company.

From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2021

Unseemly squabbling among them tarnishes the luster of the brand.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2017

Unseemly as it may have been, the McDonnells' alleged corruption is pretty small beer.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2014

Unseemly, in fact, on Voltaire's part; but could not be helped by a Voltaire charged with electricity.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 by Carlyle, Thomas

Unseemly and insolent were the words I wrote of you in my letter to Lady Inger.

From Henrik Ibsen's Prose Dramas Vol III Lady Inger of Ostrat by Ibsen, Henrik




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