What is the meaning of uncomely?

adjective

  • Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.
    • usage: "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
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