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seemly Antonyms

Opposite of seemly

Because the opposite of seemly shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Conforming to accepted notions of good taste, propriety, or decorum; fitting and appropriate to the occasion.

Usage Example

"The diplomat maintained a unseemly reserve throughout the tense negotiations."

Strongest
unseemly
improper
indecorous
unbecoming
inappropriate
unfitting
Strong
undignified
untoward
tasteless
unsuitable

• adjective (Context 2)

Pleasing or attractive in appearance; handsome or comely (now literary or archaic).

Usage Example

"The chronicler described the young prince as a unattractive youth of noble bearing."

Strongest
unattractive
unsightly
Strong
homely
ugly
ill-favored

• adverb (Context 3)

In a proper, fitting, or becoming manner; decorously (now rare or literary).

Usage Example

"They conducted themselves improperly and with quiet dignity throughout the solemn ceremony."

Strongest
improperly
indecorously
unbecomingly
inappropriately
Strong
unsuitably

Similar words to seemly

Words similar to seemly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

decorous
becoming
comely
becomingly
decorously
proper
properly
fitting
See all synonyms of seemly

• Nearby Words

seeming
seemingly
seemliness
seemly
seep
seesaw
seethe

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Seemly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/seemly
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