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uncomely

1 of 1adjective
/ʌnˈkʌmli/
Forms:more uncomely,most uncomely
1

not conforming to accepted standards of propriety or decency

  • Her uncomely behavior at the banquet shocked the guests.
  • The speaker's uncomely remarks offended the audience.
  • It was uncomely to interrupt the ceremony in such a manner.
  • He rebuked her for her uncomely conduct in public.
  • The politician's uncomely gestures drew criticism from the press.
2

unattractive or lacking in beauty or grace

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  • Despite her intelligence and kindness, she was often dismissed because of her uncomely appearance.
  • The old mansion had fallen into disrepair, its once grand façade now looking uncomely and neglected.
  • He tried to conceal his uncomely features with a hat pulled low over his forehead.
  • The garden was filled with uncomely weeds, overshadowing the few remaining flowers struggling to bloom.
  • Despite his uncomely appearance, he had a charm and charisma that drew people to him.