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Definitions for uncomely
un·come·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word uncomely.
Princeton's WordNet
indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untowardadjective
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
"was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
Wiktionary
uncomelyadverb
In an uncomely way; inappropriately, unappealingly.
uncomelyadjective
Not comely.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Uncomelyadjective
Not comely; wanting grace.
Though he thought inquisitiveness an uncomely guest, he could not but ask who she was. Philip Sidney.
Neither is the same accounted an uncomely manner of riding: for great warriors say, they never saw a more comely man than the Irishman, nor that cometh on more bravely in his charge. Edmund Spenser, Ireland.
Many, who troubled them most in their counsels, durst not go thither, for fear of uncomely affronts. Edward Hyde.
Uncomely courage, unbeseeming skill. James Thomson, Autumn.
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uncomely
Uncomely generally refers to something or someone that is not visually pleasing or attractive, often considered ungraceful or lacking in physical beauty or charm. It could also refer to impropriety, indecency, or something inappropriate in behavior or manners.
Webster Dictionary
Uncomelyadjective
not comely. -- adv. In an uncomely manner
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Uncomely
un-kum′li, adj. not comely: indecent.—n. Uncome′liness, want of comeliness: unseemliness.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of uncomely in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of uncomely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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