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seamy Synonyms

Another word for seamy

Choosing another word for seamy depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Sordid, disreputable, and unpleasant; degraded or morally corrupt (often used in the phrase 'the seamy side').

Usage Example

"The investigative journalist spent months documenting the sordid underside of the city's nightlife."

Strongest
sordid
seedy
sleazy
Strong
squalid
disreputable
unsavory
shady
seedier
grimy

• adjective (Context 2)

Showing or having rough, visible seams, ridges, or lines.

Usage Example

"He turned the heavy wool coat inside out to inspect its seamed lining."

Strongest
seamed
Strong
ridged
Weak
rough

Opposites of seamy

The opposite of seamy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

seamless
respectable
wholesome
reputable
smooth
honorable
decent
upstanding
See all opposites of seamy

• Nearby Words

seamlessness
seamoth
seamstress
seamy
sean
seance
seaplane

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Seamy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/seamy
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