Proper and Unseemly

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Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

Usage example: the formal ball called for proper attire—tuxedos and full-length gowns only

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Unseemly is an antonym for proper in topics: polite, suitable.

Nearby Words: property, properly

Unseemly adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

Usage example: an unseemly interest in their host's income and expenses

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Proper is an antonym for unseemly in improper topic.

Nearby Word: unseemliness

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Unseemly and Proper. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/unseemly

Proper & Unseemly. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/unseemly>.

Unseemly or Proper. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/unseemly.

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