uncomely

• Adjectif littéraire ou vieilli signifiant qui n'est pas beau à voir, d'apparence désagréable ou laide ; qui manque d'agrément ou de grâce.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning not attractive or pleasing in appearance; ugly or plain.

1. Unattractive or unpleasant in appearanceC2formal

   Not pleasing to look at; lacking beauty or charm.

   dépourvu de beauté, laid

   • The old building was uncomely and neglected.
   • She found his uncomely features oddly endearing.
   • The painting was criticized for its uncomely composition.

   Synonymeshideoushomelyill-favoredplainrepulsiveuglyunappealingunattractiveunsightly

   Antonymesalluringattractivebeautifulcharmingcomelyfairhandsomelovelypretty

2. Improper or indecorousC2formal

   Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.

   Malséant, inconvenant

   • His uncomely behavior at the dinner party shocked the guests.
   • It is considered uncomely to speak so loudly in a library.
   • The politician's uncomely remarks were widely condemned.

   Synonymesimpoliteimproperinappropriateindecentindecorousunbecomingunfittingunseemly

   Antonymesdecorousfittingproperseemly