Synonyms for uncomely
- adjective
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Improper
improper, unseemly, unbecoming, indecent, untoward, indecorous
Definitions
- adj. 1
Homely; unattractive.
Example sentences
- improper It is improper to impose sanctions upon the union.
- indecent Sorry, I can't tell you my name. It's too indecent.
- unseemly Asking for seconds would be unseemly.
- unbecoming Your behavior is unbecoming of a gentleman.
- ugly Between you and me, the fat ugly man is on a diet.
- homely There's a homely atmosphere in this hotel.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| uncomely | steady | |
| improper | falling | |
| indecent | steady | |
| unseemly | rising | |
| unbecoming | steady | |
| ugly | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- ugly2
- 6 letters
- homely2
- 8 letters
- improper3, indecent3, unseemly3, untoward3, unlovely
- 10 letters
- unbecoming4, indecorous
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ugly2 = 2 syllables).