CategoryArchaic Word / Moral Term
Modern Equivalentimproper; unbecoming; inappropriate.
KJV Word TypeAdjective
DefinitionImproper, inappropriate, indecent, or unbecoming in conduct or appearance.
Key Verses"Doth not behave itself unseemly." (1 Corinthians 13:5)
KJV Usage NoteUsed to describe behavior that is out of place, dishonorable, or inconsistent with love and godly conduct.
Common MisunderstandingIt does not mean invisible or unseen; it means unbecoming or improper.
EtymologyFrom un- plus seemly, meaning "not fitting" or "not proper."